Formal Letter (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards

Communicate clear, structured, respectful info/requests to achieve a professional purpose

When opened with 'Dear Sir or Madam'

When used recipient's name at start

Avoid them; use 'do not' instead of 'don't'

Four or five points

Slang, exaggeration, personal anecdotes, prejudiced remarks

Topic, Audience, Genre, Style

Singular person, often in higher position

Around 300 words

About 3 key points

State the purpose of the letter

Thank person, ask for action if needed

Skip a line before beginning each new paragraph

Dear [Recipient's Name/Sir/Madam],