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What is the primary purpose of writing a friendly letter?
What is a characteristic of the greeting in a friendly letter?
What is the main section of a friendly letter where the writer conveys their message?
Why do people still choose to write friendly letters in the digital age?
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What is an additional type of friendly letter mentioned in the content?
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What is the purpose of including a signature in a friendly letter?
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What is the main function of the postscript in a friendly letter?
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What is the first step in writing a friendly letter?
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What is the purpose of including the writer's address in a friendly letter?
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What tone should a writer generally aim to convey when closing a friendly letter?
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Study Notes
What is a Friendly Letter?
- A friendly letter is a type of letter written to someone you already know, such as friends and family.
- It's a way to keep in touch and share personal thoughts and experiences.
- Friendly letters can be exchanged with someone you've never met, like a pen pal.
Friendly Letter Format
- A friendly letter typically has six parts, but only the first five are required.
- The six parts are: heading, greeting, body, closing, signature, and postscript (optional).
- The heading includes the sender's mailing address and date.
- The greeting is usually personalized, such as "Dear [name]".
- The body includes an introduction, body, and conclusion, and may include a request to write back.
- The closing is a way to end the letter, such as "Best regards" or "Sincerely".
- The signature is the writer's name, and the postscript is an optional additional thought or question.
Writing a Friendly Letter
- Decide who to write to.
- Put your address at the top of the page.
- Make a list of points to discuss in the letter.
- Write the body of the letter, including introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Choose a closing and sign your name.
- Consider adding a postscript.
- Always proofread your letter for errors.
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Learn about the concept of friendly letters, their purpose, and how they are used to keep in touch with friends and family.
