Diction (DIDLS)

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1 = Formal | 2 = Informal | 3 = Others to know

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11 Terms

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1) Academic

Literary

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1) Sophisticated

To impress

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2) Colloquial

Informal

Everyday use

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2) Slang

Impolite

Newly coined word

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3) Abstract

General

Conceptual

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3) Concrete

Specific

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3) Connotation

Implied/suggested

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3) Denotation

Dictionary definition

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3) Jargon

Certain professions

Sports

Specific group

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3) Vernacular

Standard language by country

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3) Old-fashioned

“Going steady” vs “Going out”