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Year 11
AQA
Conceptualising voice in fiction texts
I can understand what is meant by voice in a narrative and consider how voice is crafted.
New
New
Year 11
AQA
Conceptualising voice in fiction texts
I can understand what is meant by voice in a narrative and consider how voice is crafted.
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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.
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
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.
Take time to discuss narrative perspectives and voices in novels you have read as a class or even from your favourite novels. Talk about which voices are most memorable to you and pupils.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is narrative perspective?
the feelings of a writer
the feelings of a character
Q2.
Match the narrative perspective to the words that matches to this perspective.
I, my, we
you, yours
she, he, they
Q3.
What is syntax?
the use of varied punctuation
the length of a paragraph
Q4.
What is narrative voice?
the writer's own feelings
the attitudes of the writer
Q5.
Which of these is an idiom?
"Good luck."
"Good bye for now!"
Q6.
Which of these is an imperative sentence?
"Can you come over here please?"
She went over there.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What might a writer use to convey an anxious voice?
complex sentences
imperative sentences
Q2.
The word 'cool' is an informal word for 'good'. What type of word is 'remarkable' if it is used to mean 'good'?
rude
casual
Q3.
What might the repeated use of question marks suggest about a voice?
it belongs to an assertive person
it belongs to a brave person
Q4.
What might use of imperatives convey about a voice?
a sense of powerlessness
a sense of fear
Q5.
Which of the below might reflect an erratic voice?
"Feet Samuels is ...broke ...there is no percentage in hanging around brokers."
"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me."
Q6.
A voice can help best shape the reader's perception of ...
the writer's life.
the writer's personal opinions.