Developing a Distinctive Voice and Style

What this note covers

1. What Is Authorial Voice and Why Does It Matter in Module C?
2. Diction: Choosing Words with Precision and Purpose
3. Syntax: Shaping Sentences to Create Rhythm and Emphasis
4. Imagery: Grounding Abstract Ideas in Sensory Specificity
5. Rhythm: The Sonic Architecture of Prose and Poetry
6. Reading Mentor Texts: A Framework for Borrowing Without Copying
7. The Writer's Statement: Articulating Your Voice as Craft

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes