C6 P3 PERSONAL LETTER : CONCLUSION

 PERSONAL LETTER : CONCLUSION

Hello everyone! welcome back to my blog. Today, i will be reviewing the chapter that we studied these past week, which is personal letter. I already gave a more detailed explanation about personal letter on my previous blog, so you can check them out for better explanation.

The definition of personal letter is a type of letter (or informal composition) that usually concerns personal matters (rather than professional concerns) and is sent from one individual to another. It's longer than a dashed-off note or invitation and is often handwritten and sent through the mail. 

The generic structures are :

- Date

- Address

- Salutation & name

- Introduction

- Body

- Closure

- Complimentary close

- Signature

- Postscripter

The linguistic features are :

Sentence Structures

- Accuracy of grammar is important. 
- Complete sentences are expected. 
- Slang can be used. 
- Use the contractions such as I’ll, I’m, We’ll 
- Use personal pronouns such as I, We, You 
- Use active voice
Style
- Language use may be personal like first and second person  pronouns. 
- Be warm 
- Use the person’s name you are writing to 
- Vary sentence length. 
- Write in a natural, conversational style. 
- Let your personality shine through in your writing.

Personal latter also has a classification, which are informal letter and formal letter.