• Introduction
• Character
• Plot
• Setting
• Point of View
• Style
• Poetry

Diction

Words are the most important element of literature, and “diction” refers to the writer’s choice of words. Authors must carefully choose their words to achieve the effect they want, because the words themselves will subtly guide readers’ responses to a work. Writers can choose language that is “simple" or "ornate,” “general" or "specific,” and “modern" or "old-fashioned.” By playing with these kinds of words, writers can see the difference diction makes.