Voice

1. Voice is how an author expresses a point. Syntax, diction, word choice, and approach are used to create voice.
2. "I prefer the Beatles version because the dubstep version adds unpleasant clutter to the music."This quote, taken from a previous blog post, expresses my tone because it is straightforward and explicit. The use of words such as "prefer" in lieu of "like" shows my preferred use of higher level vocabulary.
3. I talk around or avoid the use of unpleasant and coarse language because I view it as unnecessarily inflammatory.
4. Voice helps establish credibility and build audience interest. In academic essays, the use of "I" or "me" (first person- though "we" is sometimes acceptable) is eschewed, as is excessive informality or verbosity.
5. Voice can be developed by expanding vocabulary and thinking carefully about how syntax is best utilized to create an appropriate tone. Reading and writing also contribute to voice.