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- Dictionarydiction/ˈdɪkʃn/
noun
- 1. the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing: "Wordsworth campaigned against exaggerated poetic diction" Similar
- 2. the style of enunciation in speaking or singing: "she began imitating his careful diction" Similar
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Diction is a literary device that allows a writer to carefully choose words and vocabulary to communicate to the reader as well as establish a specific voice or writing style. Diction is used in every form of writing, from poetic and figurative language to formal and concise wording.
the manner in which words are pronounced. (Definition of diction from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of diction. diction. Precise analysis of diction and discourse is not invited here. From the Cambridge English Corpus.
1. a. : vocal expression : enunciation. b. : pronunciation and enunciation of words in singing. 2. : choice of words especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness. 3. obsolete : verbal description. dictional. ˈdik-sh (ə-)nəl. adjective. dictionally. ˈdik-sh (ə-)nəl-ē. adverb. Did you know?
Diction definition: style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words. See examples of DICTION used in a sentence.
Diction is a writer's unique style of expression, especially his or her choice and arrangement of words. A writer's vocabulary, use of language to produce a specific tone or atmosphere, and ability to communicate clearly with the reader are all essential parts of diction.
Diction (Latin: dictionem (nom. dictio), "a saying, expression, word"), [1] in its original meaning, is a writer's or speaker's distinctive vocabulary choices and style of expression in a piece of writing such as a poem or story.
noun [ U ] us / ˈdɪk·ʃən / Add to word list. the manner in which words are pronounced. (Definition of diction from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of diction. diction. Often, this unstable arrangement emerges as a shift in diction and tone. From NPR.
diction, phraseology, wording refer to the means and the manner of expressing ideas.
Diction is the way you talk, that is, the way you enunciate or pronounce your words, and the words and phrases you choose to use.
What is Diction? Diction (pronounced DIK-shun) refers to word choice and phrasing in any written or spoken text. Many authors can be said to have their own “diction,” because they tend to use certain words more than others or phrase things in a unique way. In fact, every author (including you) has developed a unique diction!
