DICTION

Diction is, simply, an author's choice of words.Diction is, simply, an author's choice of words. Since words have specific meanings, and since one's choice of words can affect feelings, a writer's choice of words can have great impact in a literary work.Since words have specific meanings, and since one's choice of words can affect feelings, a writer's choice of words can have great impact in a literary work. The writer, therefore, must choose his words carefully.The writer, therefore, must choose his words carefully.

During an interview about his novel A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway stated that he had to rewrite the ending 39 times!During an interview about his novel A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway stated that he had to rewrite the ending 39 times! When asked what the most difficult thing about finishing the novel was, Hemingway answered, "Getting the words right."When asked what the most difficult thing about finishing the novel was, Hemingway answered, "Getting the words right."

IN YOUR GROUP: 1 – Use the TP-CASTT system to discuss the poem on the back of this page! Make sure you read the poem several times (aloud and to yourself).1 – Use the TP-CASTT system to discuss the poem on the back of this page! Make sure you read the poem several times (aloud and to yourself). 2 – Discuss the use of DICTION. How do the word choices influence your interpretations?2 – Discuss the use of DICTION. How do the word choices influence your interpretations? 3 – YES, you MUST take notes on what you have discussed! (Tell me what specific words the author uses that stood out to you and why.) And, YES, I want you to turn in your notes.3 – YES, you MUST take notes on what you have discussed! (Tell me what specific words the author uses that stood out to you and why.) And, YES, I want you to turn in your notes.