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What is the difference between the two?

Independent Reading

Passive and Active Voice

8th Grade Language Arts

Writers use active and passive voice to convey certain effects.

You should understand and use these voices correctly and deliberately.

Active VoiceUse active voice to put the

emphasis on who or what is performing the action of the verb rather than on the verb itself

Example: Harrison removed his handicaps

Passive VoiceThe passive voice contains some

form of “be” (is, was, were, was being, has been, etc.) plus a past participle of the verb.

Example: The handicaps were removed by Harrison.

Active vs. Passive Structure

ACTIVE: Doer Verb Receiver You stole the cookie from the cookie

jar

PASSIVE: Receiver Verb DoerThe cookie was stolen from the

cookie jar

Notice a Difference?

**Do not mix active and passive constructions in the same sentence**

“The Handicapper General approved the new handicaps, and a new amendment was added.

Should be Recast as: “The Handicapper General approved the new

handicaps and added the new amendment.”

Let’s practice! https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/v

erbs-voice_quiz.htm

Together…Springboard Page 106

1. Review chart on page 106

2. Review story for active and passive voice

On your own…How does “Harrison Bergeron”

convey the conflict between the needs or ideals of society and the realities of individuals?

Be sure to:1. Provide examples from the text and

use at least one direct quotation to support your ideas.

2. Include a reference to utopia and dystopia.

3. Use active voice unless you choose passive voice for a certain effect.