Elements of Voice

Diction Basic definition of element? Elements relevance to voice? Author’s word choice - Ex: using “sweltering” instead of “hot” Elements relevance to voice? Diction controls all elements of voice

Imagery Basic definition of element? Elements relevance to voice? Verbal representation of sense and experience - Ex: “the room smelled of fresh pancakes and maple syrup” Elements relevance to voice? Imagery gives voice a distinct quality

Detail Basic definition of element? Elements relevance to voice? Facts, observations, and incidents used to develop a topic Ex: “His coat was dirty and mud-caked. His skin was stretched drum-tight over his bony frame. The knotty joints of his hips and shoulders stood out a good three inches from his body.” Elements relevance to voice? It develops a topic, shaping, and seasoning voice

Syntax Basic definition of element? Elements relevance to voice? Sentence structure, word order, punctuation - Ex: Using dashes and groups of phrases to interrupt the flow of language Elements relevance to voice? Syntax controls the verbal pacing and focus

Tone Basic definition of element? Elements relevance to voice? The author’s attitude toward a subject All other elements of voice create tone Elements relevance to voice? Tone gives voice its distinctive personality

STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS Brainstorming Organizing Drafting Revising Re-drafting Proofreading Editing Publish

STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS Brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, re-drafting, proofreading, editing, publish Situation: There is confusion for the reader. Several sentences in a paragraph do not flow.

STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS Brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, re-drafting, proofreading, editing, publish Situation: An ink pen burst in your backpack and one corner of the paper is smudged with blue ink.

STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS Brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, re-drafting, proofreading, editing, publish Situation: Some of the paragraphs are short and lacking in detail.

STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS Brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, re-drafting, proofreading, editing, publish Situation: There are several grammatical errors.

STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS Brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, re-drafting, proofreading, editing, publish Situation: The paper is not MLA format. The student single-spaced their paper and used the wrong font.

STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS Brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, re-drafting, proofreading, editing, publish Situation: The paper is not MLA format. The student single-spaced their paper and used the wrong font.