This blog documents my attempt to go from writing as a hobby to becoming a published author
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Aggresive About the Passive
I found myself pondering today - why do people hate the passive voice so much? It's legit grammatically, and not every action in life is proactive. Sometimes stuff just happens.
So why do people "correct" for passive voice in creative writing?
I think it's a snobby thing really. There are times when only the passive voice will do and at times like that, I use it. It's not all about action is it? Sometimes we want to describe what would have happened if.... etc. Why not hop over to my Blog http://star-foreveryoung.blogspot.com and read my Halloween story. I'm on Chap. 3 already. Blessings, Star
I think it's a snobby thing really. There are times when only the passive voice will do and at times like that, I use it. It's not all about action is it? Sometimes we want to describe what would have happened if.... etc.
ReplyDeleteWhy not hop over to my Blog
http://star-foreveryoung.blogspot.com and read my Halloween story. I'm on Chap. 3 already.
Blessings, Star