Elements of Voice Diction Basic definition of element

Elements of Voice

Diction • Basic definition of element? – 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? – 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? – 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? – 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? – 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 singlespaced their paper and used the wrong font.