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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?

lexitu · « **Reply #1 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.

Eriny · « **Reply #2 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.

gee:) · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2012, 08:41:52 pm »

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

Where?

Eriny · « **Reply #4 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

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