Terms Related To Diction Flashcards
1
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Diction
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Word choice of a passage
2
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Connotation
A
Emotions associated with a word, negative, positive, neutral
3
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Denotation
A
Definition of a word
4
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Formal
A
Elevated use of language, follows rules of syntax and uses complex words
5
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Informal
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Using slang and simple words
6
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Abstract
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Representing a thought
7
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Concrete
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Real or actual
8
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Euphemism
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An expression that is less direct thats also less offensive
9
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Pun
A
A play on words, usually similar in sound but different meaning
