Voice

Voice: 

     shows the writer's unique personality and establishes a connection between writer and reader. Voice, which contributes to style, should be suited to the audience and the purpose for writing.

• mode of writing should be clear
• evidence of audience
• write as if you were speaking-think of what words you would want to use and what tone you want the reader to hear.  Are you angry? Excited? Concerned? Frustrated?  
• Can the reader "hear" you when he/she reads your work?

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