 | Term | Definition |
| | high or formal diction | language that creates an elevated tone; often contains polysyllabic words |
| | neutral diction | uses standard language and vocabulary |
| | informal or low diction | relaxed and conversational language |
| | slang | recently coined words; tells "when" |
| | colloquial expressions | regional words or sayings; tells "where" |
| | jargon | words and expressions characteristic of a particular job |
| | dialect | a nonstandard variation of a language with its own vocabulary and grammar |
| | abstract diction | language that denotes ideas, emotions, and other intangible concepts |
| | concrete diction | words that describe physical qualities; imagery |
| | denotation | dictionary definition; lacks emotional association |
| | connotation | consists of the associations and emotions attached to a word; i.e. "home" vs. "house" |
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