The author's voice, also known as "your voice" is how you......

present your message throughout the essay

incorporate evidence into the essay

an author’s unique articulation or expression of language created by stylistic elements such as syntax, diction, and figurative language

figurative language in which non-human things or abstractions are represented as having human qualities

the atmosphere or feeling created by the writer in a literary work or passage

figurative language in which non-human things or abstractions are represented as having human qualities

What is passive voice?

when the subject receives the action expressed in the verb; the subject is acted upon

when the subject is not acted upon; but is still in past tense

Which sentence is in active voice?

The principal saw the boy pulling on his loose tooth.

The boy was brought to the nurse's office.

The boy was told to wait for the nurse.

The loose tooth was pulled out.

Which sentence is written in ACTIVE voice?

I cooked the burger medium-well.

The burger was cooked medium-well.

The burger was cooked medium-well by me.

Why should you use embedded clauses when writing in a character's voice?

To show the character's inner thoughts and provide reflection while moving the narrative forward

To lengthen sentences unnecessarily

To remove emotion from the narrative

What is the main goal of developing a character's voice?

To ensure each character has a unique way of speaking and interacting with the world

To keep all characters sounding the same

To make the narrative less immersive

Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?

B) A compelling story is written by the author.

A) The author writes a compelling story.

C) The author is writing a compelling story.

D) The author has written a compelling story.

What is the primary purpose of using active voice in writing?

C) To make writing more direct and vigorous.

A) To make sentences longer and more complex.

B) To emphasize the action rather than the subject.

D) To obscure the subject of the sentence.

Identify the sentence that uses active voice.

A) The book was read by the student.

C) The book is being read by the student.

D) The book has been read by the student.

In writing, what does 'voice' refer to?

B) The author's unique style and expression.

A) The grammatical structure of sentences.

C) The use of dialogue in a story.

D) The choice of vocabulary in a text.

Which sentence should be revised to active voice?

A) The cake was eaten by the children.

C) The children are eating the cake.

D) The cake is being eaten by the children.

Why is it important to maintain a consistent voice in writing?

B) To ensure clarity and coherence.

D) To use more complex vocabulary.

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Voice in Writing

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following does not use active voice?

Jacob Marley, a ghost, visited his old colleague Scrooge.

Scrooge's old colleague, Jacob Marley, visited him as a ghost.

Scrooge is visited first by the ghost of his old colleague Jacob Marley.

As a ghost, Jacob Marley visited his old colleague Scrooge.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following should be revised for active voice?

The story begins on a cold and bleak Christmas Eve in London.

On a cold and bleak Christmas Eve, the story is told in London by a narrator.

On a cold and bleak Christmas Eve, the story begins in London.

In London, the story begins on a cold and bleak Christmas Eve.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A package was sent to Caroline.

Active

Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is active voice?

When the subject performs the verb

When the subject receives the verb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is voice in writing?

The emotional atmosphere or feeling created by the author's use of language

The attitude or emotional stance of the author towards the subject matter or audience

The author's unique style, personality, and character expressed through their writing

The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An author with effective _________ will show a lot of personality in their paper.

Sentence Fluency

Word Choice

Conventions

Organization

Voice

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

______ is when a writer's personality and tone are apparent.

voice

conventions

sentence fluency

word choice

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

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Voice in Writing

Which of the following does not use active voice?

Which of the following should be revised for active voice?

A package was sent to Caroline.

What is active voice?

What is voice in writing?

An author with effective _________ will show a lot of personality in their paper.

______ is when a writer's personality and tone are apparent.

The author's voice, also known as "your voice" is how you......

Voice

He must have had a bad dream.

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