Informal Letter (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Informal letter definition
Informal letter definition
Personal communication to familiar people (friends/family)
Tone style of informal letters
Tone style of informal letters
Relaxed, conversational - like friendly chat
Sender's address position
Sender's address position
Top right corner
Greeting/salutation purpose
Greeting/salutation purpose
Warm, friendly opening addressing recipient by name
Body paragraphs content
Body paragraphs content
Heart of communication; personal news, experiences, responses
Closing & sign-off purpose
Closing & sign-off purpose
Friendly statement expressing desire to maintain contact
Step 1: Planning your letter
Step 1: Planning your letter
Clearly identify why you're reaching out
Step 3: Editing checks
Step 3: Editing checks
Spelling, grammar, punctuation & conversational tone
5 structural components
5 structural components
Address/date, greeting, intro, body, closing/sign-off
How informal letters differ from formal
How informal letters differ from formal
Prioritise personal connection over professional conventions