Vocab #1 - Diction (word choice)

Tone

the authors’s attitude toward the subject

Denotation

the literal meaning of a word

Connotation

the emotional “tag” associated with a word

Loaded words

words that carry strong, emotional messages

Euphemism

agreeable terms that are used in place of ones that might be offensive

Archaic words

words that are old-fashioned and no longer sound natural

Colloquialism

an expression that is usually accepted in informal wiring or speaking but not in formal situations

Jargon

the specialized language used by a specific group

Profanity

the language which shows disrespect for someone or something which is regarded as holy or sacred

Trite

lacking depth or originality, overworked or not worth mentioning in the first place

Vulgarity

the language which is generally considered common, crude, gross, and at times offensive

Dialect

a local or provincial form of language