Understanding Diction

language of everyday use; relaxed and conversational; with common and simple words, idioms, and slang.

• Formal Diction

• Informal Diction

• Neutral Diction

• Colloquialism

language with an elevated tone; without slang, idioms, colloquialisms; has polysyllabic words, sophisticated syntax, and elegant word choice.

• Formal Diction

• Informal Diction

• Slang

• Netural Diciton

What does DIDLS stand for

• Diction, Imagery, Details, Language & Syntax

• Diction, Imagery, Definitions, Language & Syntax

• Diction, Imagery, Details, Language & Sentences

• Diction, Imagery, Details, Literature & Syntax

Connotation is

• an idea or feeling that a word invokes

• the dictionary definition of a word

words and expressions used or connected to a certain trade, profession, or pursuit

• Colloquialism

• Jargon

• Dialect

• Connotation

The literary term "diction" refers to

• the dictionary definition of a word

• the way we speak

• an author's choice of words

Language that is free of slang, idioms, colloquialisms, and contractions; often contains polysyllabic words and sophisticated syntax; used in professional meetings, speeches, academic writings, and so forth.

• formal

• informal

• slang

Which term refers to the feelings that a word evokes - positive, negative, or neutral?

• denotation

• connotation

• shades of meaning

The dictionary definition of a word

• denotation

• connotation

• shades of meaning

Which word carries a more positive connotation?

We saw ________ fauna and flora on our walk through the forest.

• weird

• strange

• interesting