Elements of Voice

Word choice (the foundation of voice and contributes to all of its elements)

• Syntax

• Imagery

• Diction

• Detail

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of diction?

• The arrangement of words and the order of grammatical elements in a sentence

• The verbal expression of sensory experience

• A writer's word choices, which often convey voice and tone

• The literal meaning of a word

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which element of voice involves the choice of words used by the author?

• Syntax

• Imagery

• Diction

• Detail

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the definition of diction?

• The arrangement of words and the order of grammatical elements in a sentence

• The verbal expression of sensory experience

• A writer's word choices, which often convey voice and tone

• The literal meaning of a word

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which element of voice refers to the author's attitude toward the subject?

• Tone

• Syntax

• Imagery

• Detail

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does syntax refer to in the elements of voice?

• The choice of words

• The arrangement of words and phrases

• The sensory details

• The author's attitude

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which element of voice is concerned with the sensory details in writing?

• Tone

• Imagery

• Diction

• Syntax

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does tone contribute to the elements of voice?

• By providing sensory details

• By arranging words and phrases

• By conveying the author's attitude

• By choosing specific words

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the role of imagery in the elements of voice?

• To convey the author's attitude

• To provide sensory details

• To arrange words and phrases

• To choose specific words

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which element of voice is primarily responsible for the mood of a piece?

• Diction

• Tone

• Syntax

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B