Diction

📝 Quick Definition

The author's word choice

📚 Detailed Explanation

Diction refers to the specific words an author chooses to use. It can be formal or informal, abstract or concrete, technical or colloquial, and significantly impacts tone and meaning.

💡 Example

Formal: "The canine departed." Informal: "The dog left."

⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion

About word choice specifically, not overall writing style.

🏷️ Tags

📌 Notes/Source

One of the most important elements of an author's style.