DICTION in a Sentence

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Her conception of the character was as heavy and uncompromising as her diction; she bore hard on the idea and on the consonants.

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 Meanings and Examples of DICTION
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diction
 n.  choice and use of words in speech or writing
Classic Sentence:
1  Her conception of the character was as heavy and uncompromising as her diction; she bore hard on the idea and on the consonants.
My Antonia By Willa Cather
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 3. Lena Lingard: III
Example Sentence:
1  If you are a diction teacher of students targeting a performance career, please consider the future of your students and the foundation you are providing them.