"American Tongues"

Voice in literature is how the writer connects with the audience. The writer creates a voice by using a certain tone, attitude, and syntax. I think that it's originally unintentional; however, once the voice is discovered, it can be altered in whatever way the writer wants it to be. People in Eastern Kentucky tend to talk around the subject to create a comfortable setting so there is a connection beforehand. They see that it's better to become social before asking for something. By seeing the way a writer approaches a topic, we can see what their feelings are toward it and what tone they are taking on. Voice is important in writing because you learn what message the writer is trying to make and their attitude towards the topic.