Letter
Definition (definisi)
Definition (definisi)
A type of
letter (or informal composition) that usually concerns personal matters (rather
than profesional concerns) and is sent from one individual to another. The main
different between personal letter and other letter is the contain of the letter.
Purpose (Tujuan)
The purpose about the personal letter is to convey personal
opinion or interest.
Generic Structure (Struktur)
-Place and Date: It tells about the specific time the letter is written;
- Recipient Address: It contains the complete postal address of the receiver of
the message;
- Greeting: An interjaction that is used to open the conversation of
the letter;
- Contents : Several paragraphs claborates the aim of the letter;
- Writer’s Hope: It states what the writer wishes for that the receiver of
the message would do;
- Closing: A signature from the writer and the proper closing
statement.
Language Feature (Ciri Kebahasaan)
1. Sentence Structure
Accuracy of grammar may be more important than an email.
Most of the time, complete sentence are expected
2. Style
Language use may be personal. For example, first and second
person pronouns may be frequently used. May not be as formal as official letter
writing.
3. Allowed to use contractions
Example : he’s, she’s, haven’t, they’re
4. Altough the tone of your letter is informal, please take note
•Do not use offensive
language
• Use gramatically
correct sentences
