The Hunger Games Reaping reminds Miss Duthie of the the 7 girl and boys who were chosen by lots every 9 years to be devoured by the Minotaur!

Language and voice are dependent on situation, role and purpose.
Language is what we say and/or write (word choice and order).
Voice is how we communicate verbally (meaning and expression).
Voice is given meaning and expression through the
use of:

•  accent 
•  pace
•  volume
• clarity
•  emphasis
•  pause
•  pitch
•  tone
•  articulation
•  fluency
•  intonation
•  register