Answers Quote by Philip Gerard
“Voice really depends on the answer to the question, Who is telling this story? . . . That will color your diction-and determine your metaphors, your sensibility.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Podcast, Philip Gerard, 2020
The narrator’s identity shapes language, metaphors, and sensibility, coloring the entire story.
In simple terms: Narrator decides tone and style.
Key Takeaway
Consider who tells the story.
Themes
narration
voice
perspective
language
metaphor
Mood
creative
analytical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- film direction
- marketing copy
- personal branding
Key Concepts
identity
storytelling
authorial voice
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is the storyteller?
- How does identity affect meaning?
A Different Perspective
Voice can be misinterpreted without context.
