Conceptualising voice in fiction texts
I can understand what is meant by voice in a narrative and consider how voice is crafted.
Conceptualising voice in fiction texts
I can understand what is meant by voice in a narrative and consider how voice is crafted.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Voice is the language a writer uses to convey a perspective or tell a story.
- Voice affects how we connect to and interpret the text.
- Voice can be crafted through syntax, punctuation, repetition and word choice.
- Voice can help shape a character's age, social class, mood, gender and the time period in which they are from in a text.
- Writers can craft a distinct voice to reveal people's differing reactions to the same scenario or event.
Common misconception
A narrative written in the first person perspective conveys the writer's voice.
A narrative written in the first person perspective does not necessarily reflect the writer's voice but a construct.
Keywords
Voice - the language a writer uses to communicate their perspective or a story
Distinct - recognisably different from something else
Perspective - the point of view a story is told from
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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