How do you show voice in writing? While there is no single answer, some suggestions are as follows: 1) The use of simple and informal word choices and sentence structure. 2) The repetition of words or forms of words. 3) Engaging personally with the topic. What is the purpose of ...
Another route to helping students recognize how voice can come through in a piece of writing is to give them a variety of examples to closely examine. As they do, they should be asking: Which words and phrases show the writer’s unique personality?
To be a successful writer, you must possess an unforgettable voice. This is the mysterious “knack for writing” that people talk about. It’s not just about stringing words together in a pretty way. It’s about having avoicethat is powerful, unique, and unforgettable. Cultivating a voice ...
Once you understand which writing techniques influence your voice, it becomes easier to play with your words and discover your writing voice. Learn more in the articles below. On choosing words: Word choice:How word choice shapes your voice Power words:172+ magic words as proven by science Str...
Your Voice, Your Words: Inclusive, Antibias, and Antiracist WritingAmi KantawalaRoutledgeArt Education
Thompson has called a “twofold rhetorical challenge” (2012). In other words, if we understand texts as social interactions, then constructing a ‘recognizable’ and authoritative identity in academic writing involves students dealing with the competing claims of individual creativity and knowledge on ...
Students should avoid “to be” words when: Another verb will make the point more clearly. They find they have already used too many “to be” words. The writing lacks action. Weak:Vegetables were being sold by farmers at the produce stand. ...
Voice: Think of voice as the personality of your writing. It’s the consistent style or manner of expression that makes a piece distinctly yours. Voice is what makes Jane Austen sound like Jane Austen and Ernest Hemingway sound like Ernest Hemingway. It’s influenced by word choice, sentence...
I used to teach that phrases like “she felt,”“she let,” and “she thought” were distancing words and a form of telling. But as I’ve grown in the craft, I realize those phrases can be a powerful tool. The trick is to learn when and how to use them. Physical action is often...
The network was expanded in two years. Passive voice tends to be more prolonged and even tedious to read. You may waste words (and time) in getting to your point. Or it may make your writing sound impersonal. Passive Voice in Business Writing ...