diction Definition
dic·tion (dik′s̸hən)
noun
- manner of expression in words; choice of words; wording
- manner of speaking or singing; enunciation
Etymology: L dictio, a speaking (in LL, word) < pp. of dicere, to say, orig., point out in words < IE base *deik-, to point out > Gr deiknynai, to prove, Ger zeigen, to show, OE teon, to accuse, tæcan, teach
diction Synonyms
diction
n.
diction Usage Examples
Preposition: of
figuration: Throughout the empire, monumental sculptors continued to draw upon the heightened diction of classical figuration.
Converse of object
- improve: This helps to improve diction, organize what they want to say and focus on the main points of interest.
- use: The decision to use an archaic diction might thus be thought a central part of Spenser's particularly Protestant poetics.
- have: The choir had very good diction, which enabled the audience to hear Nancy Bush's words clearly.
- employ: They may be real, but the diction employed by the author seems to exaggerate and stretch the truth.
- find: You have prodigious talent, but lack craft - the simple diction found in the sestet, could be used throughout, IMVHO.
Adjective modifier
- poetic: Poetic diction describes the range of language used in poems.
- archaic: The decision to use an archaic diction might thus be thought a central part of Spenser's particularly Protestant poetics.
- clear: Clear diction, not a ' posh voice ' , was what was wanted.
- perfect: His perfect diction never failed to be commented on.
- excellent: Bridget's excellent diction was just loud enough to create an ambient echo which rather suited her careful english tones.
- good: The choir had very good diction, which enabled the audience to hear Nancy Bush's words clearly.
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