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Match the following elements with their descriptions in an informal letter:
Match the following elements with their descriptions in an informal letter:
Greeting = Begins with a greeting (e.g. 'Dear [Name]') Body paragraphs = May include informal elements like doodles or handwritten notes Closing = Typically written in a casual, conversational style Signature = Writer's name
Match the following characteristics with their descriptions in an informal letter:
Match the following characteristics with their descriptions in an informal letter:
Format = Typically written in a casual, conversational style Tone = Friendly, casual, and relaxed Language = Often uses contractions and abbreviations Structure = May be more expressive and spontaneous than formal writing
Match the following features of tone in an informal letter:
Match the following features of tone in an informal letter:
Humorous = May be more expressive and spontaneous than formal writing Casual = Reveals the writer's personality and relationship with the recipient Sarcastic = Can be humorous, sarcastic, or emotional Formal = Never used in informal letters
Match the following language features with their descriptions in an informal letter:
Match the following language features with their descriptions in an informal letter:
Match the following unique aspects of informal letters with their descriptions:
Match the following unique aspects of informal letters with their descriptions:
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Informal Letter
Structure
- Begins with a greeting (e.g. "Dear [Name]")
- Body paragraphs (can be 2-5 paragraphs)
- Closing (e.g. "Best regards", "See you soon")
- Signature (writer's name)
Format
- Typically written in a casual, conversational style
- No specific rules for paragraph length or indentation
- Often uses contractions and abbreviations
- May include informal elements like doodles or handwritten notes
Tone
- Friendly, casual, and relaxed
- Can be humorous, sarcastic, or emotional
- Reveals the writer's personality and relationship with the recipient
- May be more expressive and spontaneous than formal writing
Language
- Uses colloquial language and slang
- Includes contractions and abbreviations (e.g. "don't" instead of "do not")
- May use emotional expressions and exclamations (e.g. "Oh my gosh!")
- Often includes personal opinions and feelings
Informal Letter
Structure
- Begins with a greeting addressed to the recipient (e.g. "Dear [Name]")
- Body consists of 2-5 paragraphs
- Closes with a phrase such as "Best regards" or "See you soon"
- Signed with the writer's name
Format
- Written in a casual, conversational tone
- No specific rules for paragraph length or indentation
- May include informal elements like doodles or handwritten notes
- Often uses contractions and abbreviations for a relaxed tone
Tone
- Friendly, casual, and relaxed, reflecting the writer's personality
- Can be humorous, sarcastic, or emotional, depending on the writer's intent
- Reveals the writer's relationship with the recipient
- More expressive and spontaneous than formal writing
Language
- Uses colloquial language, slang, and contractions (e.g. "don't" instead of "do not")
- Includes emotional expressions and exclamations (e.g. "Oh my gosh!")
- Often expresses personal opinions and feelings
- Written in an informal, conversational style
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