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abstract words 

words that do not refer to tangible, specific items

colloquialisms 

non-standard or non-grammatical use of language in everyday speech

concrete words 

words that name something that can be seen, touched, heard, or otherwise experienced through the senses

connotation 

the implied or understood meaning of a word

conventional word order –

subject – verb – object along with any modifying words adjacent to the words modified

denotation 

the dictionary definition of a word

diction 

the way words are written or spoken such an formal or informal

formal diction –

the use of words following rules of grammar and Standard English

general words –

non-specific words

informal diction –

the use words with slang, colloquialisms, and non-Standard English

inverted sequence –

an order of words that is not conventional

poetic language –

focused use of language which is not bound by Standard English to create an image or arouse a particular emotion

poetic license 

use of non-standard grammar and other conventions of punctuation of literal use of language

sarcasm 

saying the opposite of what is meant to express anger or criticism

slang 

non-standard use of language

specific words –

words that specify something such as large, round, blue

Standard English 

the form of English which follows rules of grammar without slang or colloquialism

style 

the composite of ways a speaker or writer uses language to create a communication

tone 

the attitude of the speaker or narrator such as in an angry or cheerful tone

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