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Diction:: 11. Denotative - Contains An Exact Meaning Not Open To (Subjective) Interpretation

The document lists and defines 37 terms related to diction and the use of language including abstract, ambiguous, archaic, antique, bombastic and cacophonous. It also lists 27 terms describing different tones that language can take including angry, sad, sentimental, bitter, sharp, cold and fanciful.

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Diction:: 11. Denotative - Contains An Exact Meaning Not Open To (Subjective) Interpretation

The document lists and defines 37 terms related to diction and the use of language including abstract, ambiguous, archaic, antique, bombastic and cacophonous. It also lists 27 terms describing different tones that language can take including angry, sad, sentimental, bitter, sharp, cold and fanciful.

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Diction:

1. Abstract — using language to represent the intangible; general (not


specific)

2. Ambiguous — unclear; vague; lacking directness 

3. Archaic — no longer used in everyday conversation (e.g., “forsooth”)

4. Antique — ornate language not used in everyday speech

5. Bombastic — arrogant, loud, obnoxious

6. Cacophonous — chaotic; lacking in harmony

7. Colloquial — using informal language particular to the area

8. Concrete — using language to represent tangible things; specific

9. Connotative — suggesting meanings other than the dicitionary


definition

10. Convoluted — confusing (deliberately or otherwise); muddled

11. Denotative — contains an exact meaning; not open to (subjective)


interpretation

12. Didactic — instructional; used to teach or educate

13. Elevated — using complex or more scholarly language to achieve a


superior tone

14. Euphemistic — using polite language in place of less polite words or


phrases

15. Euphonius — pleasant sounding; musical or harmonious


16. Emotional — expressing emotion through language

17. Esoteric — understood by a chosen few or those belonging to a


secretive group

18. Figurative — using language to create a mental image or illustrate an


idea

19. Formal — elevated; sophisticated; correct

20. Idiomatic — using expressions natural to a native speaker

21. Informal — familiar; everyday; conversational; casual vernacular

22. Jargon — language used by a specific field of work or study

23. Literary — elevated and descriptive; elegant; symbolic


24. Moralistic — using language to impose a moral code; righteous

25. Ordinary — common, everyday words 

26. Passionate — expressing strong feelings or beliefs

27. Pedantic — using scholarly and precise language

28. Pretentious — pompous, arrogant, showy

29. Plain — simple and clear; unambiguous; without adornment

30. Poetic — imaginative; romantic; harmonious

31. Pretentious — using elevated language to show off

32. Scholarly — highly educated; specific to a study or field

33. Sharp — harsh; pointed


34. Simple — clear; using short, easy words

35. Verbose — talkative; wordy

36. Vivid — full of life; animated

37. Vulgar — crass; gross; inappropriate

Tone:
 Angry
 sad
 sentimental
 cloying
 bitter
 Sharp
 cold
 fanciful
 dramatic
 audacious
 Upset
 urgent
 complimentary
 provocative
 benevolent
 Silly
 joking
 condescending
 didactic
 tired
 Boring
 poignant
 sympathetic
 proud
 frivolous
 Afraid
 detached
 contemptuous
 giddy
 irreverent
 Happy
 confused
 apologetic
 pitiful
 seductive
 Hollow
 childish
 humorous
 restrained
 sweet
 Joyful
 peaceful
 horrific s
 omber
 objective
 Allusive
 mocking
 sarcastic
 candid
 nostalgic
 Vexed
 Vibrant
 zealous
 dreamy
 shocking
 Sarcastic
 patriotic
 serious
 mocking
 satiric
 Motivational
 tactful
 respectful
 humorous

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