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VOICE
A WRITING WITH A PURPOSE
The PURPOSE of your essay will affect what voice you choose. For
example, an essay that teaches will have a serious tone. An essay that
entertains will have a more lively tone.
to entertain to persuade to teach
EXAMPLE Look at the sentences and their PURPOSES.
• I went to the carnival with my family. To Entertain
It was so much fun!
• W e must recycle. If we don’t, the Earth To Persuade
will be filled with garbage.
• C ats were an important part of ancient Egyptian life.
To Inform
YOUR
TURN Choose the correct PURPOSE for the writing below.
Vote for John Brown. He has the most experience. a. To entertain
He’s the best choice for student council! b. To inform
c. To persuade
50 ✷ Part I
A WRITING WITH A PURPOSE
The PURPOSE of your essay will affect what voice you choose. For
example, an essay that teaches will have a serious tone. An essay that
entertains will have a more lively tone.
to entertain to persuade to teach
EXAMPLE Look at the sentences and their PURPOSES.
• I went to the carnival with my family. To Entertain
It was so much fun!
• W e must recycle. If we don’t, the Earth To Persuade
will be filled with garbage.
• C ats were an important part of ancient Egyptian life.
To Inform
YOUR
TURN Choose the correct PURPOSE for the writing below.
Vote for John Brown. He has the most experience. a. To entertain
He’s the best choice for student council! b. To inform
c. To persuade
50 ✷ Part I
