Diction
Diction noun - The clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking.
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Synonyms for Diction
Line and diction are semantically related. in articulation topic. In some cases you can use "Line" instead a noun "Diction".
Nearby Words: dictionary, dictation
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- In case you haven't noticed, virtually every line by Alan Rickman as Severus Snape is done in this style of diction.
Source: Punctuated For Emphasis / Film -
It seems he's not even paying attention to it but then his normally flawless diction breaks down momentarily and he mumbles his next line when Irene says "brainy's the new sexy" (John's reaction emphasises how out of character this is).
Source: Series / Sherlock - Realistic Diction Is Unrealistic: At the cost of some readability, this trope is averted throughout the entire play, most notably in that a good twenty percent of the lines is repetition of the exact previous line, for clarity or otherwise.
Source: Theatre / The Pillowman
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