Transcript Diction

Diction
A particular word choice to convey
effect and meaning and to
communicate ideas, impressions,
emotions to the reader.
High or Formal
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Elevated tone
Free of slang, idioms, colloquialisms,
and contractions
Polysyllabic words
Sophisticated syntax
Elegant word choice
Neutral
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Standard language and vocabulary
May include contractions
Informal
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Relaxed and conversational tone
Simple words, idioms, slang, jargon,
and contractions
slang
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Recently coined words
Informal
Colloquial expressions
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Regional
Informal or conversational speech
jargon
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Particular to a trade, profession, or
pursuit
Dialect
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Regional
Reveal a person’s economic or social
class
concrete
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Describe physical qualities
abstract
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Denotes ideas, emotions, conditions, or
concepts that are intangible
denotation
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Literal definition of a word
connotation
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Implicit meaning
Suggestions, associations, and
emotional overtones
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Low or informal diction (dialect, slang,
jargon)
Elevated language or formal diction
Abstract and concrete diction
Denotation and connotation