![]() ![]() (…due to circumstances out of our control, but that isn’t important to my reader.) There are also times when you might consciously choose to minimize the role of the actor: My laptop was stolen! (By whom? I don’t know, obviously!).That’s not the point here-I’m focusing on the date.) There are cases when the actor (the “who”) is unknown, unimportant, or implied: There are perfectly sound reasons to use both “voices” in writing. NOTE: The passive voice typically uses some form of the verb “to be” (is, was, were, had been, etc.). It directs the reader’s attention to the thing that experienced the action (the verb) of the sentence. In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence is the thing acted upon. This is an efficient way to construct simple, direct sentences that communicate an action. In the active voice, the subject of the sentence is the actor-the main verb describes what the “doer” is doing. Both active and passive voice can be valid and correct, but, used inappropriately, they can lead to confusing and needlessly complex sentences. ![]() It is important to know the difference between active and passive voice and when to use them. Similar to evaluating the appropriate level of technicality for your audience, considering how your word and grammar choices affect your reader will give you better control over how well the information is understood. ![]() You might want to present yourself as a formal, consummate professional or build a friendly rapport with your client. Depending on the communication situation, you might want to create a sense of objectivity, authoritative distance, or make the information active and immediately accessible. Voice and tone are the elements of writing style that allow you to manage how your reader “hears” and understands what you are saying. ![]()
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