Voice is when the writer of the piece sort of puts their own personality into their writing, and is essentially a personalized style of writing, based almost on how the person talks. Any sort of writing device, such as word choice and tone, can be used to show voice.
2.) Write a sentence or sentences about a topic of your choice. Then explain how that example reflects your own voice. What writing devices from #1 did you use?
“Oof!” There was suddenly a heavy weight upon his back, coupled with arms linked trachea-crushingly tight around his neck and ankles linked around his waist. He practically doubled over at the sudden addition of a human backpack, his knees trembling in protest. There was a triumphant giggle behind his head, and he felt lips grant a chaste kiss to his jaw – the closest they could get to his cheek – as he hooked his arms beneath black-clad knees and gave a slight hop to readjust the weight.
This reflects my voice in that I give a lot of description to things (such as explaining not just how someone jumped on his back, but the fact that he had arms around his neck and legs around his waist) and focus much more on this description than I do on dialogue (at least in fiction writing).
3.) According to the documentary, people in eastern Kentucky talk around a subject. Identify a topic you would talk around, and explain why you would handle the topic in that manner.
I could talk around certain subjects that are sensitive to me, such as uncomfortable events from my past, or subjects that I know could make me seem like a bad person or that would upset who I'm talking to.
4.) Why is voice important in nonfiction? What are some things we normally avoid in academic essays?
It adds some interest and personality to something that would otherwise be really boring and formulaic when you read it. You avoid talking too casually, being too wordy, and using 'to be' verbs. Using 'I' is also discouraged.
5.) What are some ways we can develop our own voices?
Just keep writing about a lot of topics, so you can develop your voice in writing.
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