Diction and Style

• It is the way something is written, not just what is written. It affects how the readers feels about the information.

  Style
• It is how you choose words carefully to deliver the message clearly and with the right "voice."

  Diction
• Type of Diction

  • Formal Diction
  • Informal Diction
  • Slang
• It uses sophisticated, serious language. It avoids slang and casual words. It always follows grammar rules. You'll often see this in professional writing, speeches, or legal documents.

  Formal diction
• It is more relaxed and conversational. It sounds like everyday communication. Often used in stories, personal essays, or dialogue between characters.

  Informal diction
• It is a playful, trendy, and often used by specific groups (like teens, gamers, or online communities). These words may not last forever, they change as culture changes. It makes writing or speech sound casual and modern.

  Slang
• It is imperative that we adhere to the established guidelines to ensure the project's success. Type of diction?

  Formal
• The committee has reached a unanimous decision regarding the proposal. Type of diction?

  Formal
• Kindly submit your requirements no later than Friday. Type of diction?

  Formal
• We should stick to the rules to make sure everything goes well with the project. Type of diction?

  Informal
• I can't believe we actually pulled it off! Type of diction?

  Informal
• Don't worry, we'll figure it out together. Type of diction?

  Informal
• We gotta follow the playbook if we don't want this project to crash and burn. Type of diction?

  Slang
• That movie was fire! Type of diction?

  Slang
• I'm broke, but at least the vibes are immaculate. Type of diction?

  Slang
• She's ghosting me again. Type of diction?

  Slang
• The participants are required to attend the orientation at exactly 8:00 a.m. Type of diction?

  Formal
• Hey, are you free later? Let's grab some snacks after class. Type of diction?

  Informal
• The exam was brutal, I totally bombed it. Type of diction?

  Slang
• The organization hereby declares the meeting adjourned. Type of diction?

  Formal
• I'm so tired, I just wanna crash on my bed. Type of diction?

  Slang
• Please be advised that the deadline for submissions has been extended. Type of diction?

  Formal
• Bruh, that game was lit! We gotta play again.

  Slang
• She said she couldn't come, but honestly, I knew she was just making excuses.

  Informal
• It is the person or persons who actually be reading your documents, receiving your email, or watching your presentations.

  Audience
• Type of Audience

  • Hypothetical
  • Real Audience
  • Experts
  • Laypeople
  • Managerial
  • Rank-and-File
• It is an imaginary group created to test or design a message.

  Hypothetical
• It is an actual group of people who will really read or listen to the message.

  Real Audience
• They are the people with deep knowledge or training in a specific field.

  Experts
• It is the general public with little to no technical knowledge about the topic.

  Laypeople
• They are the leaders and decision-makers who focus on big-picture goals and outcomes.

  Managerial
• They are regular employees or workers who carry out daily tasks in an organization.

  Rank-and-File