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Word Choice and Sentence Structure Guide

The document discusses the importance of diction and syntax in writing, highlighting how word choices affect tone and how sentence structure influences pace. It categorizes diction into various types, such as formal, informal, scholarly, and emotional, while explaining how syntax can be standard, nonstandard, or colloquial. Additionally, it notes that complex syntax slows down the reading pace, whereas simpler sentences create a faster reading experience.

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Word Choice and Sentence Structure Guide

The document discusses the importance of diction and syntax in writing, highlighting how word choices affect tone and how sentence structure influences pace. It categorizes diction into various types, such as formal, informal, scholarly, and emotional, while explaining how syntax can be standard, nonstandard, or colloquial. Additionally, it notes that complex syntax slows down the reading pace, whereas simpler sentences create a faster reading experience.

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Diction:

the type of words


an author
chooses; these
choices control
tone.
g a l aformal
i n i t i a t e
i r é
so
e
OR rager
informal
kick off OC
e c
scholarly
i pi t a
Jt iaog i t a te d
pr
n OR
conversational
rain, snow
u pse t ,
c
Latinate
i pi c e
f oi m m
pre r n i c a t u re
defecate a ti o
OR n

Anglo-Saxon
cliff you n g
r e
simpler ac e
fi
OR
decathalon
complex
conflagratio
neutral
h a s
s p e e c sa i l ant
OR
evaluative
t i r a de th ug
a nt
emotional
e s c ol
lvib e r t i l a pse
iolate
OR
d

ri gh
logical l oss
t s u l te d
assa
oi l
vulgar
e t p iss
t
e a t
OR s w
pe r s p i r e
refined
restroom v e
re l i e
Syntax
the types of
sentences an
author uses; this
controls pace (and
tone too a lil bit).
A. standard – S | V | Obj.
B. nonstandard – the
order is rearranged, but
still correct & complete.
C. colloquial – like
talking, using fragments
and run-ons.
The more complex the
syntax, the SLOWER the
pace. Long sentences
slow us down…
but simple, short
sentences feel FASTER
and rush the reader
ahead.

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