diction choice Flashcards
1
Q
colloquial language
A
- casual informal every day language
effect
- creates a casual mood/ atmosphere
- realistic characters and reveals character personality
2
Q
connotation
A
- emotional meaning of a word opposed to the literal meaning
effect
- create layers of deeper meaning
- builds the mood/ atmosphere
3
Q
jargon
A
- language belonging to a specific job, hobby or field
effect
- makes the author seem more knowledgeable and trustworthy
- can exclude those who don’t understand
4
Q
emotive language
A
- words chosen to stir the emotions of the reader
effect
- evoke a particular emotion
- helps the reader understand the author’s emotions
5
Q
sensory imagery
A
- words used to evoke the 5 senses
effect
- makes the image in the reader’s head more realistic and 3d
6
Q
cliche
A
- an overused phrase that has lost interest over time
effect
- author has poor style
- show the personality of a character
7
Q
semantic field
A
- set of words grouped by the same meaning/ connotation referring to a specific subject
effect
- creates vivid imagery
- reveals the writer’s purpose
8
Q
neologism
A
- a new invented word
effect
- novelty and difference from ordinary words makes them stand out
- audience is more likely to remember them
9
Q
tone
A
- attitude the author has to the subject
- tone is conveyed by the style the author uses
effect
- helps to transfers the author’s attitude to the reader
10
Q
mood/atmosphere
A
- feeling created in the text by the tone
effect
- influences the readers’ feelings towards events, characters etc.
