Author's Voice

Look at the following excerpt from Gloria Naylor:
"She loaded that baby down with every name in the book: Charles Somebody Harrison Somebody-Else Duvall.  We called him Chick.  That's what he looked like, toddling around: little pecan head sitting on a scrawny neck, two bright buttons for eyes, and a feathery mess of hair she couldn't keep slicked down for nothing."
Which of the following best describes her style?

• formal and ornate

• playful and informal

• confusing and serious

• loving and nostalgic 

Author's perspective refers to the unique combination of...

• ideas, values and beliefs

• tone, diction, and voice

• tone, purpose, and syntax

• voice, style, and imagery

Author's voice is mainly about the ______ of the author.

• word choice

• tone

• thoughts

• Feelings

When an author really describes the scenery in a story, this is an example of what author's style technique?

• Sentence variation

• Sentence fluency

• Word Choice

• Tone

Which of the following best describes an author's voice?

• A) The unique tone and style of the author

• B) The grammatical structure used by the author

• C) The plot development in the author's work

• D) The setting described by the author

What is the primary focus of an author's voice in a narrative?

• A) Character development

• B) Tone and style

• C) Plot twists

• D) Historical context

In literary analysis, how is an author's voice identified?

• A) Through the author's biography

• B) By examining the author's use of language and tone

• C) By analyzing the book's cover

• D) Through the publisher's notes

Which element is NOT typically associated with an author's voice?

• A) Tone

• B) Syntax

• C) Imagery

• D) Plot

How does an author's voice contribute to the reader's experience?

• A) By providing factual information

• B) By creating a unique atmosphere and emotional response

• C) By detailing historical events

• D) By listing characters' names

Which of the following sentences best illustrates a strong author's voice?

• A) The cat sat on the mat.

• B) The sun set in the west.

• C) Her laughter was a melody that brightened the darkest days.

• D) The book was on the table.