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VCE Stuff => VCE English Studies => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE English & EAL => Topic started by: gee:) on September 11, 2012, 10:47:45 pm

Title: Active or passive?
Post by: gee:) on September 11, 2012, 10:47:45 pm

I have a text-response SAC on Shakespeare. (Henry IV, Part 1)
Should the expository essay be written in active or passive form?

Title: Re: Active or passive?
Post by: lexitu on September 11, 2012, 10:57:15 pm

It doesn't particularly matter, however the current trend is to use an active form. This usually lends itself to more engaging writing.

Title: Re: Active or passive?
Post by: Eriny on September 12, 2012, 03:20:58 pm

^ I concur. You generally want to use the active but you will probably need to use the passive sometimes where appropriate.

Title: Re: Active or passive?
Post by: gee:) on September 12, 2012, 08:41:52 pm

Quote from: Eriny on September 12, 2012, 03:20:58 pm

^ I concur. You generally want to use the active but you will probably need to use the passive sometimes where appropriate.

Where?

Title: Re: Active or passive?
Post by: Eriny on September 12, 2012, 10:13:23 pm

It really depends on context, I recommend looking at some grammar websites, eg http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/active-voice-versus-passive-voice.aspx