Definition, Purpose, Generic Structure, Language Feature Letter (Surat) Bahasa Inggris

Letter
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