English 11, CVOLC, Online, 21-22

As well, the use of language in texts shapes readers' and viewers' construction of meaning and appreciation of an author's craft.  Types of language used include:

• Colloquial - conversational language
• Dialect - a particular form of language that is specific to a region or social group
• Vernacular  - the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region
• Accent  - a distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class.
• Slang  - a type of language that consists of words or phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people
• Jargon - special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
• Idiomatic expressions - phrases, sayings or a group of words that has a metaphorical (not literal) meaning, which has become accepted in common usage - idioms
• Satirical - a form of communication that uses humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize humanity's vices - satire

Further explanation of these terms can be found at Literary Definitions.