WRIT 1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Dependent Clause
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Hw: at the end of the starting lines log due may 3, write about night! Issue with passive voice is that it hides the person performing an action. Passive emphasizes the object rather than the subject. Passive is not wrong, but the issue is when you switch from passive to active voice without thinking. Passive voice: subject is unknown, but the object becomes the main focus. Is does not provide imagery and that is what you want to give! Because of worn (past of wear) and there is no actor. Pink hat is being acted upon (subject is being acted upon) The chocolate birthday cake was eaten by the twelve hungry children. Twelve hungry children are the chocolate birthday cake. These swampy lots in south florida were sold through the mail. Active: [a conman] sold swampy lots in south florida through the mail. You need to know the person doing this terrible action.
