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What is diction?

structure and arrangement of words and phrases within a sentence
a central message or insight revealed through a story
time, place, and social/historical context in which a story takes place
careful and deliberate word choice in speak

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Diction is careful and deliberate word choice in speaking or writing. It is referred to as a style of writing or speaking, determined by speaker's or writer's choice of words. It helps in separating bad writing from good writing. Diction has several factors on which it depends,

Right and accurate usage of the word.

The context in which words are used should be appropriate.

Readers and listener should be able to comprehend easily through the choice of words.

It can lead to misinterpretation of the message if the wrong choice of words are done and can divert the listener or reader from the intended message.

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Careful and deliberate word choice in speech.
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