Definition of Diction
Diction
dic·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the specific choices of words and phrases that a writer or speaker makes when communicating, and the way they use the words in terms of how correct, effective, or clear they are;
e.g. When you have strong diction, you are using the best possible words to convey what you mean.
(noun)
the way in which someone forms or expresses words when speaking or singing, the style of pronunciation or enunciation that someone uses;
e.g. He had flawless diction, and each word he spoke was crystal clear. She had lovely diction when singing, which added to the mood of the song.
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