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What is the passive voice?

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The passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. For example, 'The book was read by the teacher.'

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What is the active voice?

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The active voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb. For example, 'The teacher read the book.'

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Identify the structure of a play.

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A play is structured into acts and scenes, which create a visual and auditory experience for the audience.

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How does a novel's structure differ from a play's structure?

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A novel is typically divided into chapters, allowing for detailed descriptions and internal thoughts, while a play uses acts and scenes.

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What is an example of a sentence in the passive voice?

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'The mouse was chased by the cat.'

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What is an example of a sentence in the active voice?

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'The student completed the homework.'

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What is the purpose of using the passive voice?

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The passive voice can be used to emphasize the action or the recipient of the action rather than the doer.

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What is the purpose of using the active voice?

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The active voice emphasizes the doer of the action, making sentences clearer and more direct.

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How can you identify a passive voice sentence?

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Look for a form of the verb 'to be' followed by a past participle, often with the doer introduced by 'by.'

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How can you identify an active voice sentence?

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The subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb without a form of 'to be' preceding it.