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Her voice was quiet in the library.
What does Voice mean?
Voice means speaking sound, style, or opinion.
Dictionary definition
Voice is the sound made when someone speaks or sings; it can also mean a writer's style or a person's opinion.
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Voice in a sentence
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The writer's voice made the story sound funny and honest.
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Students can voice their ideas respectfully during a class discussion.
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Practice 1
What does voice mean?
Voice means voice means speaking sound, style, or opinion.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to voice?
Sound is close in meaning to voice in this entry.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for voice?
Silence is a useful contrast for voice.
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WordVoice.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningVoice means speaking sound, style, or opinion.
ExampleExample: Her voice was quiet in the library.
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Synonyms
Words like Voice
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Word family
Voice word family
Base word
voice
verb
voiced
Expressed in words.
verb
voicing
Expressing now.
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Student support
Understand Voice
Hint for students
Voice can mean speaking sound, a writer's style, or an opinion someone expresses.
Common mix-up
Do not assume voice always means sound. In reading, voice often means the style or personality in writing.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows voice without using the word voice. Then underline the clue words that show sound, writing style, or expressed opinion. Example: The narrator used short jokes and friendly comments on every page. Clue words: narrator, jokes, friendly comments, every page Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a voice as sound, style, or opinion?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The writer's voice made the story sound funny and honest." Why does voice fit better than silence?
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