Voice and Word Choice

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What are we learning today?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how 'voice' is conveyed in a text?

• Through the author's word choices, style, and point of view

• By the length of the text

• By the number of characters

• Through the use of dialogue only

Multiple Choice

What is voice in writing?

• Voice in writing is the grammatical structure of sentences.
• Voice in writing refers to the volume of spoken words.
• Voice in writing is the use of punctuation in a text.
• Voice in writing is the distinctive style or tone of an author that reflects their personality and perspective.

Multiple Choice

Tone can best described as

• attitude of the reader
• the overall mood or feeling in a story
• the words an author chooses to use
• reader's point of view

Multiple Choice

If a passages tone is playful, the author's attitude is...

• full of amusement, lighthearted.
• serious, non humorous.
• haunting, spooky.
• uncaring.

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Dear Alex, 
     Don't forget that our science project is due tomorrw.  I will revise and edit the report.  You will finish doing the poster.  Make sure to use neat handwriting.  I want a good grade, don't be a slacker.
-Brecken
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• bossy
• friendly
• helpful
• confused

Multiple Choice

Dear Paul,
     I know that I told you that I would go bungee jumping with you next week when I see you.  However, I changed my mind,  I'm not brave enough to jump off of the platform.  I keep having nightmares about my harness failing.
-Barry
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• sarcastic
• confused
• pathetic
• frightened

Multiple Select

What should your consider when writing?

• Context

• Purpose

• Audience

• Your teacher

Multiple Choice

Which initial consideration should you focus on to understand who will read or listen to your text?

• Context

• Purpose

• Audience

• Structure

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Your context, purpose, and audience determine your

and voice.

Multiple Choice

Hey! Whatcha doing?

• Formal

• Informal

Multiple Choice

Choose the most formal expression to complete the sentence:

I .............. help staff to improve their level of health and fitness.

• would like to

• want to

• am gonna

Multiple Choice

Instead of saying, “there’s something else”, the formal word to use would be:

• Furthermore
• Sincerely
• Verify
• Ensure

Multiple Choice

What is the primary impact of an author's word choice on a passage?

• It determines the length of the passage

• It influences the meaning and tone of the passage

• It provides a summary of the passage

• It explains the structure of the passage

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How does the word "childlike" differ in meaning from "childish"?

• "Childlike" suggests innocence, while "childish" implies immaturity

• "Childlike" means immature, while "childish" suggests wonder

• "Childlike" and "childish" have the same meaning

• "Childlike" implies negative qualities, while "childish" suggests positivity

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Which word would change the tone of the sentence, "She smiled warmly at the children," to a more negative tone?

• Smirked

• Winked

• Laughed

• Glared

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What is the effect of using the word "eerie" to describe the atmosphere in a passage?

• It creates a sense of peace and calm

• It builds a feeling of mystery and unease

• It emphasizes a happy and joyful mood

• It introduces a formal and professional tone

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of textual elements that can help showcase a writer's unique voice?

• Text structures

• Language features

• Literary devices

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a tone you might identify when analyzing voice in a text?

• Formal

• Informal

• Serious

• Mathematical

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about sustaining voice in creative writing, what is one strategy you learned for adapting your voice to connect with different audiences?