Diction choices vocab - English

Abstract – Language that describes ideas or concepts rather than specific, observable things.

Antithesis – A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced structure.

Bias – A prejudice or predisposition toward one side of a subject or issue.

Cliché – An overused phrase or expression that lacks originality.

Concrete – Specific, tangible, and perceivable language.

Conversational – Language that mimics everyday speech.

Description – Use of vivid sensory details to paint a picture with words.

Dialect – A form of language specific to a particular region or group.

Dialogue – A conversation between two or more characters.

Idioms – Phrases with meanings not deducible from the individual words.

Objective – Free from personal bias or emotion; based on facts.

Jargon – Specialized vocabulary used by a particular group or profession.

Pun – A play on words, often humorous, exploiting multiple meanings.

Slang – Informal language typical of particular groups.

Euphemism – A polite or mild word substituted for a harsh one.

Equivocation – The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth.

Generalizations – Broad statements that apply to a group or situation.

Hyperbole – Exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

Idea Repetition – Repeating an idea for emphasis.

Informal Language – Casual, everyday speech not bound by formal rules.

Juxtaposition – Placing two elements close together to highlight contrast.

Literal Language – Words that mean exactly what they say.

Oxymoron – A phrase combining contradictory terms.

Vernacular – Language spoken by ordinary people in a particular region.

Word Play – Clever or witty use of words, especially for humor.

Ambiguous Diction – Language that is unclear or open to multiple interpretations.

Double-Entendre – A phrase or figure with double meaning, often risqué.

Figurative Language – Language that uses comparisons to convey meanings.

Figures of Speech – Expressions such as similes, metaphors, etc.

Formal Language – Language that follows standard grammar and structure rules.

Multiple Meanings – Words or phrases with more than one interpretation.

Simplistic Vocab. – Very basic, unsophisticated vocabulary.

Sophisticated Vocab. – Advanced or refined vocabulary.

Transition Words – Words that link ideas or paragraphs together.

Understatement – A rhetorical technique that downplays or minimizes.

Vague Word Choice – Imprecise or unclear word selection.

Vernacular – Everyday language specific to a culture or region.

Word Repetition – The intentional use of the same word multiple times.