Letter to the Editor (Formats 1 & 2) (Grade 11 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Letter to the editor definition
Letter to the editor definition
Formal writing to newspapers to share views on community issues
4 purposes of letter to editor
4 purposes of letter to editor
Praise, Criticise, Inform, Persuade
Main difference: Format 1 vs Format 2
Main difference: Format 1 vs Format 2
How identity is revealed to the public
Format 1: Sender address placement
Format 1: Sender address placement
At very top of page, before date
Format 1: Publication rule
Format 1: Publication rule
Everything you write can be printed
Format 2: Pseudonym definition
Format 2: Pseudonym definition
A false name (e.g., 'Concerned Citizen')
Format 2: Rule-off line purpose
Format 2: Rule-off line purpose
Shows editor what to publish vs keep private
Format 2: Number of rule-off lines
Format 2: Number of rule-off lines
TWO
When to use Format 2
When to use Format 2
To remain anonymous to public/for sensitive topics
Formal tone requirement
Formal tone requirement
Avoid slang, informal language, contractions