Here's a breakdown:
* Subject: The person or thing doing the action.
* Verb: The action word.
* Object: The person or thing receiving the action.
Examples:
* Active Voice: "The dog chased the ball." (The dog is the subject, chased is the verb, and the ball is the object)
* Passive Voice: "The ball was chased by the dog." (The ball is now the subject, but it doesn't actively chase anything)
Key Points:
* In the active voice, the subject is clearly doing the action.
* The active voice is generally considered more direct, concise, and engaging.
Why is the active voice important?
* Clarity: Makes your writing easier to understand.
* Conciseness: Active sentences tend to be shorter and more efficient.
* Emphasis: Focuses attention on the person or thing performing the action.