Language that allows the reader to form a visual image

Language that we use in everyday speech, casual and relaxed

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.

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

The dictionary definition of a word

Words that are similar in meaning, but have varying levels of intensity

Which word carries a more positive connotation?

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

Which word carries a more negative connotation?

The fresh paw prints - that our guide identified as belonging to a black bear - ___________me.

Choose the word which would convey the greatest emotional intensity.

I was _________ when my best friend came back to visit after moving away.

Informal language that is ever-changing, and often particular to a certain group, used to create identity and exclude outsiders.

Phrases, the meanings of which can not be deduced by the words themselves

Words used within a particular profession or group, may be difficult for others to understand

Language that describes physical qualities or conditions

Language that signifies ideas, concepts, or emotions that are not physical or concrete

Words mean exactly what they say

Words go beyond their literal meaning to suggest a more complex idea, or to provide clarification or comparison

The diction of characters can tell us about their

Ordinary and familiar words that may vary from region to region

CHALLENGE: An author's diction can give us insight into how s/he feels about the topic; we refer to this as _____________. Furthermore, diction can cause the reader/listener to feel certain emotions, thereby creating a certain atmosphere; this we refer to as ______________.

(We covered these terms last week.)