(i don't want to get it wrong and just want to know for sure) match the term with its definition. this kind of language usually has longer sentences and a greater variety of words than everyday speech. slang, contractions, and jargon are avoided. usually found in a dictionary, this tells you the meaning of a word or phrase this is what people use in everyday speech. it usually consists of fairly short sentences and simple vocabulary. it is called speech or language. this is another way of saying "diction." this can reveal a) the tone of the work, b) connotations of meaning, and/or c) his style of writing. these are in the text surrounding a word and give hints for the meaning of the word. they are called when we find the meaning of a word (or phrase) by looking at the words and sentences around it, we are using clues. this is the ordinary, usual, or exact meaning of words, phrases, or passages. no figurative language or interpretation is involved. this is the writer's choice of words, including the vocabulary used, the appropriateness of the words, and the vividness of the language. 1. context 2. context clues 3. definition 4. diction 5. formal language 6. informal 7. literal meaning 8. word choice