The document explores various types of diction, defining formal, informal, pedantic, pedestrian, slang, colloquial, abstract, concrete, and poetic diction with examples for each. It highlights the importance of understanding diction in communication and writing. Additionally, it provides exercises for identifying different diction types in sentences.

1. DICTION
Prepared by:
Ann Marielle N. Fuentes
WilliT. Florete
Hannah Grace Morales

2. WHO SAID THIS?
•A FORMAL PERSON
•A CASUAL PERSON
•A POETIC PERSON

3. •What helped you determine the
speaker of each line?
•Why do you think learning about
diction is important?

4. DICTION
THE CHOICE OF WORDS

5. TYPES OF
DICTION

6. FORMAL DICTION
Formal diction uses the proper definitions of words in a
mostly serious tone.This is the style of workplaces, schools,
and other formal environments.
EXAMPLE:
Respectfully, I must disagree.

7. INFORMAL DICTION
Informal diction is the opposite of formal diction; it involves the
playful use of words, including jokes and wordplay. Informal
diction is the way you talk to the people closest to you.
EXAMPLE:
No way, that’s not true at all.

8. PEDANTIC DICTION
Pedantic diction uses an excessive amount of academic or “big” words, as if
the speaker is trying to prove how smart they are. Pedantic diction comes
across as arrogant in real life, but it’s nonetheless useful as a writing tool.
EXAMPLE:
In examination of your stance, I have identified some critical errors that I will now
expound on.

9. PEDESTRIAN DICTION
Pedestrian diction is considered the opposite of pedantic; instead of trying to
sound smart, it’s trying to sound normal or common. Pedestrian diction, which
doesn’t use fancy words or slang, is thought to be how regular people talk.
EXAMPLE:
I understand what you’re saying, but there’s something very important that you’re
missing.

10. SLANG DICTION
Diction with slang, an extension of informal diction, encompasses
words and phrases that only a particular type of person understands.
Slang is often divided by generation, such as “sussy,” used by Gen Z,
and “nifty,” used by baby boomers.
EXAMPLE:
You’re so full of it.

11. COLLOQUIAL DICTION
Similar to slang, colloquial diction refers to specific words or
phrases used in particular geographical locations.
EXAMPLE:
Instead of using the word “coke”, people who live on theWest Coast of
US use the word “soda”.

12. ABSTRACT DICTION
Abstract diction refers to discussing something intangible, like an
idea or emotion. It’s hard to put abstract thoughts into words, so
abstract diction often comes across as vague or ambiguous.
EXAMPLE:
What you said doesn’t feel right.

13. CONCRETE DICTION
The opposite of abstract diction is concrete diction, which uses
specific and direct language with minimal ambiguity. Concrete
diction describes things as they are. It helps paint a clear and
tangible picture for the audience.
EXAMPLE:
I understand that you believe you are correct, but you are missing a necessary
piece of information.

14. POETIC DICTION
Poetic diction makes use of rhymes, rhythm, and phonetics to make
words sound pleasing together. While it’s out of place in everyday
speech and writing, it’s a necessary element of many creative outlets
such as poetry, song lyrics, rap, and to some extent speechwriting.
EXAMPLE:
What a foolish and ignorant thing you just said
Hear my rebuttal and your cheeks will burn red

15. Directions: Read each sentence carefully and determine whether it is an example of formal, informal, pedantic, pedestrian,
slang, colloquial, abstract, concrete, or poetic diction.Write your answer after each sentence.
1. Stop nattering you impertinent creature—your mind is as feeble as an inchoate seedling.
2. I shall submit my report to you as soon as possible.
3. Don’t worry, bud; I got you.
4. Here in London, we use “flat” instead of “apartment.”
5.Wow, your book is so lit!
6. I don’t know how well I’ll do on the exams.
7. I can’t keep myself from pitying other people.
8. The girl I saw yesterday was wearing a yellow jacket and a pair of dark blue jeans.
9. From your modest abode, I shall now depart
For don’t you hear Mum calling,‘Sweetheart?’
Don’t you hear her saying in her hopeful voice,
‘Got all you need for the college of your choice.’?
10.Apolinario Mabini is the real GOAT.