Chapter 4: The Writer's Voice
Essay: Remarks on the Life of Sacco and on His Own Life and Execution
" Our words-- our lives--our pains--nothing! The taking of our lives--lives of a good shoemaker and a poor fish-peddler--all! That last moment belongs to us-- that agony is our triumph" (Vanzetti, Pg. 122).
The author uses Pathos to bring in readers to make his audience feel bad about Sacco's and his innocence.
Essay: The Writers Voice in the Reader's Mind
" In speaking, stressed sounds, vocal cadences, pronunciation, rhythm and pauses, repetition, voice pitch, timbre, and volume, etc. help the listener get the message." (Castle, Pg. 112).
" When we speak to others, our tone of voice is no less important than our actual words" (Castle, Pg.112).
Attitude
"Your attitude toward yourself and your work is bound to affect your voice"(Pg. 98).
Vocabulary
"Choose your words to inform, not to impress" (McCuen, Pg.96).
Never pretend to be a no-it-all
If a writer writes with his or her emotions, their writing will reflect on how they feel, but if the writer becomes bored about a certain subject then the writers tone would be boring also.
I am not to fond of History. Because of that, my essay about the 1800's was not my best work.
Essay: The Waltz
Her dramatic tone in this essay wants me to keep reading more.
Her writing draws a picture in your head.
Essay: How to say Nothing in Five Hundred Words
Avoid the "colorless words"
Add some "colorful words".
This essay focuses on how the writer's tone can be so important for the essay. This essay also claims that boring subjects can lead to boring essays. The best way to engage in a boring subject is to avoid the obvious content. Also, instead of just saying how you truly feel about the subject, it is always good to have back up information on why you feel this way.
Syntax
Syntax is used to clearly state and express your ideas.
Helpful Tips: Be yourself! " Don't try to write in a voice that is not truly your own; don't try to put on airs in your writing" (McCuen, Pg.96).
" Most writers do not sit down to write consciously in a certain style. They do. however, try to project a certain voice onto the page" (McCurn, pg. 95).
