Reflective writing 5

Formal Writing

A formal piece of writing is used when we do not have any idea of the person, or when we know the person but haven’t exchanged words, or we are not having familiar terms with the person who receives the letter. Here, we use formal language which indicates dignified and deferential regard for the reader. It is used when writing for academic, professional and legal purposes.

Formal Writing is a bit difficult as we have to consider some important points are to be kept in mind with respect to:

-Word choice and tone should be polite.

-No use of first and second person singular pronouns

-Use of positive and literal language and academic vocabulary.

-Avoiding repetition and over generalisation.

Use of proper spelling, grammar and punctuation

-No use of contractions, cliche, colloquial diction and abbreviations

-Sentences are fully elaborated and concluded.

-Avoid use of jargons.

-No emotional language

-No statistics without proper reference.

-Full of objectivity, as proper evidence, should be there to support your argument. 

Informal Writing

The informal style of writing is one used for personal and casual conversation, wherein friendly and colloquial language is used. In an informal writing style, personal and emotional tone is used, and the reader is directly referred by the words ‘you’ or ‘your’. It is used when writing personal emails, text messages, letters to friends and family etc. It is a direct form of writing which uses:

-Contractions, abbreviations and short sentences are used.

-Use of ordinary, short and simple sentences.

-Personal and subjective

-Loosely structured

-Use of first and second person pronoun.

-Acceptable use of slang and cliche

Imperative sentences can be used 

Both formal and informal writing is used in our day to day life but in different situations. We just need to think about the reader and the topic of your discussion, before choosing the writing style. When the topic is quite serious and objective, the formal writing style is suitable. It is also used when the write up is addressed to some respectable person or institution.

On the other hand, informal writing is best suited when you are communicating with your family, friends and acquaintances. Further, if the matter of discussion is not very serious, then also informal writing can be used, subject to, you are comfortable with the reader, in talking informally. 

Name : Arisya Putri 

Class : 4A 

NIM : 2223200027

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