LETTER WRITING
INTRODUCTION:
TYPES OF LETTER:
1) FORMAL LETTER
2) INFORMAL LETTER
1) FORMAL LETTER: A Letter written for a formal purpose is called a Formal letter. It addresses a serious issue. These are sometimes known as business letters. Examples: Letter to the editor, Letter to the Government, Letter to the police, Letter to the principal, Order letter, Complaint letter, Inquiry letter, Business letter, Application letter.
2) INFORMAL LETTER: A Letter written for an informal purpose is called an Informal letter. It is written for a casual purpose. These are letters to friends and relatives, or people you know well.Examples: Letter to parents, Letter to siblings, Letter to friends, Letter to classmates, Letter to neighbours.
Basis for comparison | Formal letter | Informal letter |
Meaning | A formal letter is a letter, written in formal language, in the stipulated format, for official purpose. | A letter written in a friendly manner, to someone you are familiar with, is called informal letter. |
Objective | Professional Communication | Personal Communication |
Written to | Business, college/institute, employer, organizations, etc. | Friends, family, acquaintances etc. |
Sentences | Long and complex | Short and simple |
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