diction (dic·tion)

act of selecting or making decision when faced with two or more possibilities

action of using something or state of being used for some purpose

single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others

small group of words standing together as conceptual unit, typically forming component of clause

expression of or ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds

activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper

work in organized and active way toward particular goal

represent something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is

of, relating to, or used in poetry

say or pronounce clearly

make musical sounds with voice

take or follow as model

making sure of avoiding potential danger or harm

language of ancient Rome and its empire