Diction

(noun)

The writer's or the speaker's distinctive vocabulary choices and style of expression in a poem or story.

Examples of Diction in the following topics:

  • Ethical Usage

    • To elaborate, the construction of authority is reflected in how a speaker presents themselves, what diction they use, how they phrases their ideas, what other authorities to which they refer, how they composes themselves under stress, their experience within the context of their message, as well as their personal or academic background.
  • Make Adjustments

    • This is sometimes referred to as diction, which is the speaker's selection of the right words and style of expression.
Subjects
  • Accounting
  • Algebra
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
  • Writing

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