Style and voice: in writing

I agree with this article, finding your voice through writing is one of the best gifts you can get. Our styles are unique because they define our voice through writing. We have to understand that we are unique just as our writing is because it takes time and a lot of writing to figure out what is your best style of writing that fits you as a writer. 

According to the reading, “FIND YOUR STYLE AND VOICE”, by Sister Molly Heine” As college students, we establish our voice through the vocabulary that we frequently use, our tone, point of view, and the way our writing flows.” Discovering your writing style involves being authentic to your voice. As a writer, you have the power to craft a unique style that showcases your individuality through language, sentence structure, and literary techniques. By thoughtfully selecting your words and storytelling approach, you can create a distinctive voice that captivates your audience and sets you apart from others.

Definition: 

Style in literature is defined as the way that an author chooses to write and/ or tells a story. 

A voice expresses the narrator or author’s emotions, attitude, tone and point of view through artful, well-thought-out use of word choice and diction. A voice may be formal or informal; serious or lighthearted; positive or negative and persuasive. 

How do you identify style in literature?

• Sentence length, structure, variation, and position.
• Use of sensory details, figurative language, and other literary devices.
• Use of sound devices–alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhythm, repetition.
• Use of dialogue.
• Word choice (diction)
• Tone.
• Use of local color/culture.
• Use of irony.