Have you ever heard your own voice on a recorder and been a little stunned at the way you sound? It's a bit different than what you hear every day. Maybe there's a rhythm to the way you talk, or a certain way you say words that you never noticed before. The way you talk says a lot about you. It can tell us where you are from, your education level, and sometimes we can even infer your background. We call all of that your "diction." Today, our goal is to unscramble diction. We'll go over the definition, look at some examples, and suss out why writers need to pay attention to diction. We'll even look at the types and see what sets all this apart from syntax. You'll even use diction in a sentence. Fun stuff. Sound good? Let's get started. 'My Fair Lady' Credit: Warner Brothers What Is Diction (And the Types of Diction in Writing) One of the most famous lines in movie history is from My Fair Lady, and I think it encapsulates what today's lesson is about. "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain." That will only mean something to you if you've seen the movie, so let's get to the lessons so the rest of you can catch up. Diction Definition Diction is the selection of words that establish voice, style, or locale. It can be used by authors to set themselves apart or used to imbue a similar designation on...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 19 April