Shorter Transactional Texts (Grade 10 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Definition of an invitation
Definition of an invitation
Written text asking someone to join you at an event
Main goal of writing an invitation
Main goal of writing an invitation
Make reader feel welcomed & give all needed info
Two types of invitation tone
Two types of invitation tone
Formal (serious & polite) & informal (friendly & relaxed)
When to use formal invitations
When to use formal invitations
For official or professional events
Perspective in formal invitations
Perspective in formal invitations
Third person (he/she/they)
Perspective in informal invitations
Perspective in informal invitations
First or second person (I/we or you)
Memory aid for essential invitation info
Memory aid for essential invitation info
5 Ws + 1 H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How to RSVP)
Rule about contractions in formal invitations
Rule about contractions in formal invitations
Avoid contractions; write words in full
Why maintain tone consistency
Why maintain tone consistency
Switching tones creates confusion & appears unprofessional
Purpose of opening line
Purpose of opening line
States the purpose of your invitation