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'''Voice''' as in a "writer's voice" is a literary term used to describe the [[individual]] writing style of an [[author]]. Voice is a combination of a writer's use of [[syntax]], [[diction]], [[punctuation]], character development, [[dialogue]], etc., within a given body of [[text]] (or across several works). Voice can also be referred to as the specific fingerprint of an author, as every author has a different writing style.

'''Voice''' as in a "writer's voice" is a [[Literature|literary]] term used to describe the [[individual]] writing style of an [[author]]. Voice is a combination of a writer's use of [[syntax]], [[diction]], [[punctuation]], character development, [[dialogue]], etc., within a given body of [[text]] (or across several works). Voice can also be referred to as the specific fingerprint of an author, as every author has a different writing style.

In [[creativity|creative]] writing, students are often encouraged to [[experiment]] with different literary styles and techniques in order to help them better develop their "voice." Voice varies with the individual author, but, particularly in American [[culture]], having a strong voice is considered positive and beneficial to both the writer and his or her [[audience]].

In [[creativity|creative]] writing, students are often encouraged to [[experiment]] with different literary styles and techniques in order to help them better develop their "voice." Voice varies with the individual author, but, particularly in American [[culture]], having a strong voice is considered positive and beneficial to both the writer and his or her [[audience]].