DICTION:

THE EFFECTIVE Lesson 3 in

Creative Writing
USE OF WORDS
All written forms of communication
(including oral) are made up of words.
They are considered the basic kernel of
transmitting ideas and information.

The words you employ in your writing

ultimately reveal your tone and attitude in
your work.
DICTION

The choice of
words.
IN CREATIVE WRITING…

Everything is labelled
Everything is Clear
Everything is Simplified
USE SPECIFIC WORDS
-use specific over general words.
 USE SPECIFIC WORDS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:

LOOK
 USE SPECIFIC WORDS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of LOOK
You may use:
Watch,
 USE SPECIFIC WORDS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of LOOK
You may use:
Watch, Stare,
 USE SPECIFIC WORDS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of LOOK
You may use:
Watch, Stare, Gaze,
 USE SPECIFIC WORDS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of LOOK
You may use:
Watch, Stare, Gaze, Observe,
 USE SPECIFIC WORDS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of LOOK
You may use:
Watch, Stare, Gaze, Observe, Glance,
 USE SPECIFIC WORDS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of LOOK
You may use:
Watch, Stare, Gaze, Observe, Glance, Scrutinize
 USE SPECIFIC COLORS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
BROWN
 USE SPECIFIC COLORS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of BROWN
You may use:
CREAM,
 USE SPECIFIC COLORS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of BROWN
You may use:
CREAM, TAN,
 USE SPECIFIC COLORS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of BROWN
You may use:
CREAM, TAN, APRICOT,
 USE SPECIFIC COLORS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of BROWN
You may use:
CREAM, TAN, APRICOT, MAHOGANY,
 USE SPECIFIC COLORS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of BROWN
You may use:
CREAM, TAN, APRICOT, MAHOGANY,
CHESNUT,
 USE SPECIFIC COLORS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of BROWN
You may use:
CREAM, TAN, APRICOT, MAHOGANY,
CHESNUT, COCOA,
 USE SPECIFIC COLORS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of BROWN
You may use:
CREAM, TAN, APRICOT, MAHOGANY,
CHESNUT, COCOA, CHOCOLATE,
 USE SPECIFIC COLORS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of BROWN
You may use:
CREAM, TAN, APRICOT, MAHOGANY,
CHESNUT, COCOA, CHOCOLATE, RUST,
AUBURN,
 USE SPECIFIC COLORS
-use specific over general words.
Examples:
Instead of BROWN
You may use:
CREAM, TAN, APRICOT, MAHOGANY,
CHESNUT, COCOA, CHOCOLATE, RUST,
AUBURN, BRONZE
LET’S TRY

Give 5 Specific Colors for

RED
POSSIBLE ANSWERS

Scarlet, Crimson, Cherry,

Chili, Redwood, Maroon,
Bloody
LET’S TRY!
Give 5 specific words for the word below:

2. BOAT
POSSIBLE ANSWERS

Yacht, Kayak, Pump boat,

Fast Craft, Ferry, Ship…