Power Up Your Writing with Voice

Your writing can be active or passive. Most of the time, active voice is clearer and more direct.

Active Voice

The subject does the action.

• The chef cooked dinner.

Passive Voice

The subject receives the action.

• Dinner was cooked by the chef.

Why Choose One Over the Other?

• Use active voice for strong, lively writing.
• Use passive voice when the doer is unknown or less important.

Everyday Applications

In emails, essays, and stories, active voice makes your writing pop!