Difference between Phrasing and Diction

What is the difference between Phrasing and Diction?

Phrasing as a noun is the way a statement is put together, particularly in matters of style and word choice. while Diction as a noun is the effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice, and presentation of said words.

Phrasing

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The way a statement is put together, particularly in matters of style and word choice. The way the musical phrases are put together in a composition or in its interpretation, with changes in tempo, volume, or emphasizing one or more instruments over others.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.

Diction

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice, and presentation of said words.

Example sentence: You know I am an actor, and I have medals for diction.

We hope you now know whether to use Phrasing or Diction in your sentence.

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