Activities (Read-Me-More)

“Excuse Letter ng Mother ni Bekimon”

Dear Teacheret,

Kamustasa kalabasa? Keri ka lang ba? Bet kong italak sayez na witit makakajosok sa skulembang si
junakis ngayonchi.

Rarampage si atashi now at bet kong kajoin force si bebemon.Ispluk ni junakis na may periodical
examinelya silachina. Sana ay givlakan mo itey ng bonggang bonggang espesyalinda examinelya.

Trulibels,

Mudrakels
 ARRANGE ME!

tcidoni
Diction
Diction can be defined as style of
speaking or writing determined
by the choice of words by a
speaker or a writer.
• Firstly, the word has to be right and accurate.
• Secondly, words should be appropriate to the context in
which they are used.
• Lastly, the choice of words should be such that the listener
or readers understand easily.
 Types of Diction
Individuals vary their diction depending on
different contexts and settings.
Therefore, we come across various
types of diction.
 Formal
It may be “formal” where formal words are
used in formal situations e.g. press
conferences, presentations etc.
 Informal
we use “informal” diction in informal
situations like writing or talking to our
friends.
 Colloquial

a “colloquial” diction uses words

common in everyday speech.
 Slang

“Slang” is the use of words that are

impolite or newly coined.
 Diction Examples in Literature

Depending on the topics at hand,

writers tend to vary their diction.
 “Ode to the Grecian Urn” by John
Keats
Heard melodies are sweet, but those
unheard

Are sweeter: therefore, ye soft pipes, play

on”
“Ah, happy, happy boughs! that cannot shed
Your leaves, nor ever bid the spring adieu.”
 “The Sun Rising” by John Donne
“Busy old fool, unruly Sun, Why dost thou
thus,

Through windows, and through curtains,

call on us?
Must to thy motions lovers’ seasons run?
Saucy pedantic wretch,”
Pedantic is an insulting word used to describe someone who annoys
others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details, or
emphasizing their own expertise especially in some narrow or boring
subject matter.
 “The School” by Donald Barthelme
“And the trees all died. They were orange
trees. I don’t know why they died, they just
died. Something wrong with the soil possibly
or maybe the stuff we got from the nursery
wasn’t the best. We complained about it. So
we’ve got thirty kids there, each kid had his or
her own little tree to plant and we’ve got these
thirty dead trees. All these kids looking at
these little brown sticks, it was depressing.”
 “ A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles
Dickens
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of
times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age
of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it
was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season
of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was
the spring of hope, it was the winter of
despair.”
 Function of Diction
In literature, writers choose words to create and convey a typical mood,
tone and atmosphere to their readers. A writer’s choice of words and his
selection of graphic words not only affects the reader’s attitude but also
conveys the writer’s feelings toward the literary work. Moreover, poetry
is known for its unique diction that separates it from prose. Usually, a
poetic diction is marked by the use of figures of speech, rhyming words
etc.
 Activity 1
Think of three words and write the words in formal, informal, and
slang diction. An example is given as your guide.

Formal Diction Informal Diction Colloquial/Slang

Diction
Money Cash Bucks
 Activity 2
Write an essay employing the figurative language discussed earlier. Use informal diction in your essay.
Choose from the following suggested subjects or topics:

1. Riding on a jeepney
2. Going to church
3. Attending a party
4. Swimming on a beach
5. Watching your favorite movie
6. Reading your favorite novel
7. Eating your favorite dish
8. Listening to your favorite song
9. Preparing your favorite dish
10. Visiting a new place
 Activity 3
Analyze the following pictures of the classroom situations. Describe each in 2-3 sentences
considering the diction.