diction Flashcards

(7 cards)

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connotation

A

The implied was suggested meaning of a word

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2
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Loaded language

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Emotionally charged or biased words

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3
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inclusive language

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Words like we us our to create unity

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4
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Exclusive language

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They them to distance or blame others

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5
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colloquial language

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Informal language to build a familiarity or authenticity

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6
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jargon

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Specialist so technical language for a particular audience

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7
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Euphemism

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A polite or softened way of expressing something harsh

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