Minion Diction

What is diction?

• The author's choice of words.

High Diction

• Uses No Slang
• Has no gramical errors.

Low diction

• Has many grammatical errors.
• Example: How kids text eachother.

Slang

• Many errors in slang.
• Makes things shorter
• Example: BRB, TTYL, LOL

Jargon

• The language specific to a topic.
• Example: Minions have words that humans don't.
• Example: Touchdown, Field goal, First-down.

Denotation

• The primary meaning of a word.
• Example: Home is a building where you live.

Connotation

• The secondary definition to a word.
• Example: Home is a warm, cuddly place.

Positive vs. Negative connotation

• Positive: You are skinny!
• Negative: You are thin!

General

• Discusses broad groups.
• Example: Pets vs. Dogs

Specific

• Discusses more focused examples
• Example: Cats/Gerbils/Poodle