Letter to the Editor (Formats 1 & 2) (Grade 10 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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4 functions of letter to the editor
4 functions of letter to the editor
Praise, criticise, inform, persuade
Pseudonym in Format 2
Pseudonym in Format 2
Fake/made-up name used for privacy
Rule-off line purpose
Rule-off line purpose
Separates sections, shows what editor publishes
Format 1 key feature
Format 1 key feature
Full name & address at top, entire letter published
Format 2 key feature
Format 2 key feature
Uses pseudonym, rule-off lines for privacy
When to use Format 1
When to use Format 1
Comfortable sharing identity publicly
When to use Format 2
When to use Format 2
Want anonymity for sensitive/controversial issues
Formal tone rule - contractions
Formal tone rule - contractions
Don't use contractions (write 'do not' not 'don't')
What stays private in Format 2
What stays private in Format 2
Real details after 2nd rule-off line (editor only sees)
Letter to editor addressed to
Letter to editor addressed to
Newspaper or magazine, not individuals