Editing Diction (section)

==In literature==
Diction is usually judged in reference to the prevailing standards of proper writing and speech and is seen as the mark of quality of the writing. It is also understood as the selection of certain words or phrases that become peculiar to a writer or character.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf/what-diction-literature-definition-examples |title=What is Diction in Literature? |website=Oregon State Guide to Literary Terms|date=5 November 2024 }}</ref>

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<blockquote>Certain writers in the modern day and age use archaic terms such as "thy", "thee", and "wherefore" to imbue a Shakespearean mood to their work.</blockquote>

Forms of diction include: archaic diction (diction that is antique, that is rarely used), high diction (lofty sounding language), and low diction (everyday language). Each of these forms is meant to enhance the meaning or artistry of an author's work.