Associations to the word «Diction»
Noun
- Milton
- Preface
- Modernism
- Spelling
- Repetition
- Homer
- Ornament
- Wording
- Beauty
- Connotation
- Fallacy
- Regression
- Ad
- Speech
- Fancy
- Writ
- Reader
- Sweetness
- Pr
- Classical
- Inconsistency
- Epithet
- Narration
- Pun
- Dialogue
- Imitation
- Tone
- Reasoning
- Language
- Ju
- Charm
- Usage
- Dignity
- Sentence
- Shakespeare
- Wit
- Tragedy
- Splendor
- Imagination
- Borrowing
- Statute
- Harmony
- Learner
- Narcotic
- Epic
- Oratory
- Genius
- Refrain
- Slang
- Parry
- Tenderness
- Singing
- Goethe
- Manner
- Accuracy
- Satire
Adjective
- Admirable
- Imitation
- Vocal
- Quaint
- Imaginative
- Lofty
- Polished
- Epic
- Statute
- Literary
- Elizabethan
- Superb
- Vivid
- Contradictory
- Mediaeval
- Heroic
- Perfect
- Graceful
- Splendid
- Grammatical
- Habitual
- Singing
- Pure
- Romantic
- Distinguishing
- Correct
- Classical
- Antique
- Meaningless
- Improper
- Dignified
- Picturesque
- Obscure
- Accurate
- Verbal
- Germanic
- Linguistic
- Reasoning
Adverb
Wiktionary
DICTION, noun. The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice, and presentation of said words.
Dictionary definition
DICTION, noun. The articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience.
DICTION, noun. The manner in which something is expressed in words; "use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton.
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.