Every essay I turn in my English teacher has to comment on my "strong writing voice" I'm not sure what that means though. Is is a good thing or is it bad? What does it mean? Thanks!
I'm a freshman in highschool if that matters at all lol
2007-12-28 08:43:01 · 13 answers · asked by Small♥Town♥Girl 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Sure, it is certainly a good thing. I believe what your teacher is trying to say is that your writing style allows you to communicate what would normally be verbal communication. To simplify a little - most average to poor writers tend to put things into words that make it seem simple and childish. "He wanted his girlfriend back very badly and cried a lot at home" would be an example of that. "Staying curled up in a mountain of blankets for days on end was the only activity his broken soul would allow him to do as he mourned the day his love walked out of his life" would be a simple example of the difference.
Keep at it - you seem to be on the right track :)
2007-12-28 08:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by myfastsubaru 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As everyone is saying here, this is definitely a good thing, something you need to pay attention to and to continue to work on. But also realize that your "writing voice" is not you. It is the voice you have chosen to put across whatever you want to put across. It could vary greatly, depending on what you are writing. For instance, the voice you use for a killer mystery story would certainly be a different one than what you use on a note to someone you like. That's the point I wanted to add: your strong writing voice is a tool, something you very consciously decide to use. You have clearly chosen well!
2007-12-28 17:10:47 · answer #2 · answered by Tray 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means you grab her attention.
Ever read something that was very clear what they were saying?
It is a good thing and should be developed. writing well is an ability that you will have to use in every decent job you plan on holding, not to mention if you ever went political it would really be a capstone foryou.
Ask her to explain and find out how to develop it further.
good job!
2007-12-28 16:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is usually meant to say that a person writes with conviction, and very persuasively. Usually people with that gift make great editorial writers or speech writers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._L._Mencken has a collection of links to samples of the classic example of a strong writing voice if you're curious?
2007-12-28 16:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you have a distinctive style of writing that has a "personality", per se, and is effective at getting a point across.
2007-12-28 16:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by Whoops, is this your spleeen? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it means that you can speak and express skillfully in your writing. It's a good compliment; your teacher obviously believes you have talent.
Hope this helps!
MollyWobbleSrz
2007-12-28 17:05:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that your style of writing is very clear and concise. Your teacher feels that you have a talent for writing. It's a good thing. =)
2007-12-28 16:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's definitely a good thing! She means that you have a rather distinctive style and use words well and easily.
2007-12-28 17:12:07 · answer #8 · answered by aida 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That you have a very good narrative. It's a wonderful thing. Go into documentary work.
2007-12-28 16:50:33 · answer #9 · answered by Advantage-ME 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it means that when you write you express your self good. I bet your papers are easy to read and smooth.
2007-12-28 16:50:15 · answer #10 · answered by summer c 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋