Who is Saying What
True or False?...
While reading texts, one might get confused not only because its unfamiliar but because the texts rely on subtle clues.
What is True
True or False
"I" or "we" is a voice identifying device.
What is false
If you consistently avoid the first person in your writing, you will probably have trouble differentiating your views from those of others.
True
What is an example of subtle marker that indicates whose voice the writer is speaking in?
What is "voice markers"
Why do we use voice identifying devices?
To signal the change in speakers, voice, and to clearly tell who is saying what.
True or False
It's a good idea to mix first-person assertions in and out within your writing.
True
If a writer says, "or so it would seem," infers what?
The writer doesn't necessarily agree with the view he is describing.
To avoid confusion in your own writing, make sure that at every point your readers can what?
clearly tell who is saying what.
True or False
Although you may have been told that the word “I” encourages subjective and self indulgent opinions the chapter explains that using “I” can be just as well supported as not using it.
What is true