Voice

1. In literature, voice is how the text sounds and how it is perceived. Voice is the attitude of the author. It is created by using different word choice, sentence structure, and connotations.
2. "Well that's just great." This is a sentence that I use a lot that reflects my sarcastic tone. Using "great" instead of a more exciting word shows that I don't really think that whatever I'm talking about is great. Using "well" at the beginning  of the sentence adds a more sarcastic voice. Using a period instead of an exclamation point also shows the sarcastic voice in this sentence.
3. Death is a subject that people may talk around. It is talked around because it is a serious subject and one doesn't want to bring it up immediately or say it bluntly. To avoid this bluntness, people will talk about other things first, and when the subject comes, use gentler words such as "passed away" instead of straightforwardly saying that someone died.
4. Voice is important in nonfiction because it needs to sound serious and educated. We avoid overused words and try to use intelligent ones. We also tend to avoid using unnecessary words and writing in first person.
5. We can develop our voice by using different techniques and writing things using different tones and approaches. Reading will also help one develop his voice. Practice is essential to getting better at anything, so just practicing writing will help develop voice.