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Expository Writing. Formal Voice. Voice. Voice is one of the 6 traits of writing. It is composed of: Tone Purpose Connection to the audience. Tone. Tone is the writer’s style in a piece. It can be formal, or informal. Purpose.
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Expository Writing Formal Voice
Voice Voice is one of the 6 traits of writing. It is composed of: • Tone • Purpose • Connection to the audience
Tone • Tone is the writer’s style in a piece. It can be formal, or informal.
Purpose • The author’s purpose is the reason (s)he wrote the text. It could be to: • Persuade • Inform • Describe
Connection to the audience • Good writers consider their audience. They ensure that the tone is appropriate for both the audience and purpose of the piece. Good writers show the reader what matters most and how (s)he thinks and feels about the topic.
Tone • Formal tone is impersonal. • It does not use personal pronouns such as: I, we, me, my, or our. • Informal tone is personal. • It uses personal pronouns such as: I, we, me, my, or our.
Informalvs. Formal So, what are the differences…? • Informal language is… • every day • casual • relaxed • no strict rules (don't care much about applying grammar rules ) • Formal language is… • proper • academic • official, legal • grammatically correct (apply correct language grammar & rules)
Context • Where do you use these different types of language in both spoken and written language? • Make a list of places / situations with your elbow partner.
#1 Informal vs. Formal • Informal: May use clichés or slangClichés • easier said than done • work like a dog • face the music • Informal: Theteacher said that it was better late than never. • Informal: That new car of yours is sick. • Formal: Avoid clichés or slang Slang • chill out • sketchy • cool • Can you think of any other slang words? • Formal: The teacher said that he would accept late assignments because he wouldn’t want students to miss a learning opportunity. • Formal: The new car you purchased is quite impressive.
#2 Informal vs. Formal • Informal: May use imprecise (vague) or informal words Imprecise: thing, stuff Informal:Mr. Miller said some things to explain why the war happened. • Formal: Avoid imprecise (vague) or informal words Precise: reasons, causes, aspects, concerns Formal: The author explained some of the reasons for the start of the Balkan War.
#2 Informal vs. Formal cont. • Informal: The food at DeMille’s is totally good. • Formal: Can you think of a formal sentence? • The cuisine at DeMille’s is superb.
#3 Informal vs. Formal • Informal: May use contractions, hesitation fillers or abbreviated forms. • Contractions:it’s, they’re, can’t Informal: Employeesshouldn’t use their cells phones too much during work hours. • Formal: Avoid contractions, hesitation fillers or abbreviated forms.Formal: What is the formal way to write the previous informal sentence? • Employees should not use their cells phones too much during work hours.
#3 Informal vs. Formal cont. • Hesitation fillers: • well • let me think • hmm • like • Informal: Well,this experience is one I will never forget. • Formal: Therefore, this is an experience I will never forget.
#3 Informal vs. Formal cont. • Abbreviated forms: • asap • cuz • cause • bc • btw • Informal: Wewill get to the conference asap. • Formal: We arrived at the conference as soon as we could.
“Fast Car” Activity • Look at the lyrics for “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman. Are they formal or informal? • Let’s look at the first verse together.
“Fast Car” Activity • Look at the lyrics for “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman. Are they formal or informal? • Let’s look at the first verse together. • With your elbow partner, rewrite the lyrics to one verse so they are formal.
