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Diction

Diction is the deliberate choice of words in writing to convey ideas, establish tone, and bring characters to life. It includes various types such as formal, informal, colloquial, slang, concrete, and poetic diction, each serving different purposes in narrative and expression. Understanding these types helps writers effectively communicate and enhance their storytelling.

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Diction

Diction is the deliberate choice of words in writing to convey ideas, establish tone, and bring characters to life. It includes various types such as formal, informal, colloquial, slang, concrete, and poetic diction, each serving different purposes in narrative and expression. Understanding these types helps writers effectively communicate and enhance their storytelling.

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DICTION

Diction refers to the careful selection of words to effectively convey an idea, a point of view, tells a story, and
establish a particular voice or writing style.

Question: What is the purpose of diction in writing?

Purpose of Diction

 Create a certain tone that supports purpose


 Support the setting
 Establish a narrative voice and tone
 Bring characters to life

Types of Diction in Writing

(The teacher will flash examples.)

Questions:

What do we mean by formal diction?

When do we usually use formal diction?

1. Formal – sticks to grammatical rules and uses complicated syntax – the structure of sentences.

(The teacher will flash examples.)

Questions:

What do we mean by informal diction?

When can we use informal diction?

2. Informal – more conversational and often used in narrative literature.

(The teacher will flash examples.)

Questions:

What is colloquial?

When do we usually use colloquial words?


3. Colloquial – colloquial words or expressions are informal in nature and generally represent a certain region or
time

(The teacher will flash examples.)

Questions:

What do we mean now by slang diction?

Can you give other slang words?

Is there any difference between colloquial and slang? Yes or No? How?

4. Slang – these are words originated within a specific culture or subgroup but gained traction.

(The teacher will flash examples.)

Question:

Based on the given examples, what is concrete diction?

5. Concrete -the use of words for their literal meanings and often refer to things that appeal to the senses.

(The teacher will flash examples.)

Question:

What do we mean now by poetic diction?

6. Poetic – driven by lyrical words that relate to a specific theme reflected in a poem, and create a harmonious
sound.

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