Diction: the term used to describe a
distinctive tone or mood set by an author’s writing techniques. Diction is not
just a writer's choice of words but can include the atmosphere, assertiveness, dialogue
and style of writing. Diction is the mark of quality writing, usually judged by
the prevailing standards of proper writing and speech of current trends. It is
also understood as the selection of certain words or phrases that become standard
features employed by a particular writer.
Example: Writers working in the fantasy genre may employ
archaic terms such as ‘thy’, ‘thee’ and ‘wherefore’ to imbue a Shakespearean
mood to their story. George R. R. Martin creates his own terms like ‘Ser’ and ‘Maester’
that allude to fantasy origans but hold a unique place in his world.
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