Diction Flashcards
1
Q
Archaism
A
Old-fashioned word or expression
2
Q
Concrete
A
Word that specifies what is tangible
3
Q
Colloquialism
A
Words and phrases in casual conversation, often particular to a geographic region or age group
4
Q
Euphemism
A
Substitution of a more agreeable or polite word for one that sounds negative or offensive
5
Q
Jargon
A
specialized language of a professional, occupational, or other group
6
Q
Neologism
A
Recently invented word or phrase
7
Q
Abstract
A
Word that signifies a general and intangible concept idea or condition
