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Evidence-based voice

Concept
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A poetic persona that grounds its claims in observable evidence, testimony, or empirical detail, often used in documentary or testimonial poetry.

Detailed Definition
Evidence-based voice is a poetic voice grounded in verifiable sources, such as historical records, witness accounts, or documented events. It lends credibility and authenticity, often used in documentary or testimony-based poetry.
Example
Example in poetry:
Verses supported by historical records or eyewitness accounts; Poetry citing documented events in metaphor; Stanzas drawn from archival letters; Narrative lines using testimonies as basis.
Additional Notes
Evidence-based voice grounds claims in observable detail or documented fact. Related to testimonial aspect and moral exemplar. Common in documentary or eco-poetry—balance data with lyricism to avoid didacticism; let facts resonate emotionally.
Also Known As
Documentary voice Witness verse Recorded testimony Evidential mood
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