2.23 Diction Exercise

Chosen Work: On Love By: Alain De Botton

A) 10 Words Supporting Level of Diction:
-effortlessly
-momentary
-suspend
-cynicism
-spectrum
-debilitating
-habitual pessimism
-inclination
-strenuous
-involuntarily

B) Characterizing 3 of the 4 Elements of Diction:
-Level of Formality: high; flamboyant, refined
-Connotation: chosen for meaning; literal, actual
-Concreteness: concrete; tangible, explicit

C) Draft a Full Claim:
-Alain De Botton's flamboyant and refined language outlines how humans continue to ignorantly fall in love.