VoiceLet’s review Voice!

What are the 5 elements of voice?

5 Elements of Voice Diction

Imagery

Detail

Syntax

Tone

Diction Author’s choice of words

Detail

Syntax

Tone

Now we’re going to write about some pictures!Jot down some quick notes, as if you were going to write a story prompted by these images.

You don’t need to write a whole story, just get some notes!

Use vivid details

Tone: somber

Use details and a sarcastic tone

Use imagery and figurative language

Use repetitive or parallel syntax

Use diction to convey a sense of disaster

Use imagery to explain a memory she’s trying to forget

Use short sentences with dashes or interruptions to describe this setting

YOUR STORYUsing your outline from one of the previous

pictures, create a story that details the events. There is no specific length

requirement, but the story must be complete with the following:

-Beginning, Middle, and End

-Minimum of 6 examples of imagery from at least 3 senses (sight, touch, sound, taste, feel)

-Details based on character or image.

-A clear/profound tone.

-Minimum of 3 uses from the following: metaphor, simile, alliteration, or personification.