http://projects.newsobserver.com/tags/elements_of_style The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/the_voice_of_cannonsgate <img src="http://projects.newsobserver.com/sites/projects.newsobserver.com/files/easleyhead_100.jpg" class="blog-icon" /> <p>Strunk &amp; White&#39;s &quot;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Elements-Style-Fourth-William-Strunk/dp/020530902X">The Elements of Style</a>&quot; urges readers to avoid the passive voice — the active voice is more direct and vigorous. </p> <p>The classic writing manual didn&#39;t mention that the passive voice creates mystery, Joseph Neff reports.</p> http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/the_voice_of_cannonsgate#comments Under the Dome Ace Smith Cannonsgate Elements of Style Mary Easley Mike Easley R.A. North Development Richard Stanley Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:06:28 -0400 bniolet 15759 at http://projects.newsobserver.com