Diction

used in everyday, informal talk, but not in formal English

colloquial

manner of expressing ideas in words

diction

Click on the box to choose whether the italicized phrase in the sentence below is trite, vague, slang, or stilted. The performance was rockin'!

slang

Click on the box to choose whether the sentence below contains trite, vague, slang, or stilted language. Dude! You're the bomb.

slang

words or phrases usually characterized by a special vividness or coloring

slang

Click on the box to choose whether the italicized phrase in the sentence below is trite, vague, slang, or stilted. It is of the utmost importance that you utilize the appropriate writing instrument in the completion of this instructional sequence.

stilted

Click on the box to choose whether the sentence below contains trite, vague, slang, or stilted language. The imminence of inclement weather requires one to allow sufficient time for adequate preparation.

stilted

stiffly dignified or formal

stilted

Click on the box to choose whether the italicized phrase in the sentence below is trite, vague, slang, or stilted. Boy, it's as hot as a firecracker out here! I'll just have to bite the bullet and deal with it.

trite

Click on the box to choose whether the italicized phrase in the sentence below is trite, vague, slang, or stilted. She worked her fingers to the bone.

trite

worn out by use

trite

Good usage of words is very important to writing.

true

Click on the box to choose whether the italicized phrase in the sentence below is trite, vague, slang, or stilted. I thought the show was great. That third act sure was interesting but it was pretty long.

vague

Click on the box to choose whether the italicized phrase in the sentence below is trite, vague, slang, or stilted. The party was very nice.

vague

Click on the box to choose whether the italicized phrase in the sentence below is trite, vague, slang, or stilted. Those kinds of things are very interesting.

vague

not definitely or precisely expressed

vague