WRITING IN ANOTHER PERSON’S VOICE Your Name___________________________

Name a person* who is the focus of your

writing.______________________________

Answer the following questions for this person.

Favorite sayings, words, or phrases: Tell what words this person would use to greet a good friend. List something silly that this person has said. List a saying that represents the person’s philosophy or advice about life’s difficult times. Tell what this person would say about fate, luck, or love. List what this person would say about a disliked action done by another person. A favorite task: Tell what this person knows how to do well. List terms or jargon that this person knows related to this task. Give a strong opinion that this person has said related to doing this task.

Tell phrases that explain the type of pride or care that this person takes while doing this task. A typical conversation: Name a person or type of person he or she would enjoy talking to. List the types of topics that would be discussed. List the most exaggerated comments that might be made. Values and valued things: List his or her most valued possession. Tell the objects that he or she collects or frequently keeps. Tell an activity that this person has always wanted to do. Tell what type of actions this person respects in other people. * A place or an object may be substituted for a person if you can personify it with a personality.

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