Diction in literature is the author’s choice of words to convey mood, tone, and atmosphere. It can alter readers’ attitudes and reveal the writer’s feelings. Mixing formal and informal styles can be challenging, and overuse of adjectives or slang can be distracting. Understanding diction is essential for effective communication between writer and reader. The role […]
Diction is crucial in poetry, setting tone and style, and conveying meaning, sound, and syllables. In structured forms, poets must choose words that fit within constraints while conveying meaning. Diction also conveys tone and emotional impact, and can reveal the narrator’s background or age group. Diction, or a writer’s choice of words, has an especially […]