6.3.3 Read the note below and discuss the points that follow.
We write various types of texts for different purposes personal letters, official letters or applications, paragraphs/compositions, poems and many more; they can be formal or informal. We use formal and informal texts depending on the situation. Besides, these two styles of writing are different in many aspects. Let's look at them!
Question: What is Formal Writing?
Answer: The formal type of writing has a less personal tone and more standard language. We use the formal types of writing for academic, professional and legal purposes.
Question: What are the features of formal writing?
Answer: The features of formal writing are-
• word choice and tone should be polite
• less frequent use of first and second-person singular pronouns
• use of cohesive devices
• use of positive and literal language and academic vocabulary
• avoiding repetition and over-generalization• Use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation
• contractions, cliches, colloquial diction and abbreviations are generally avoided
• sentences are elaborated and concluded
• Long sentences (complex and compound) are common
• less frequent use of idioms and phrases, and; single-word verbs are preferred to phrasal verbs
• no emotional language
• full of objectivity and impersonal style
• have references to support the argument.
Question: What is Informal Writing?
Answer: In an informal writing style is a personal and emotional tone. It is used when writing personal emails, texting, and letters to friends and family. It is a direct form of writing.
Question: What are the features of informal writing?
Answer: The features of informal writing are-
• contractions, abbreviations and short sentences
• ordinary, short and simple sentences
• personal and subjective mode
• first and second-person pronouns
• idioms and phrases; and phrasal verbs
6.3.7 Dear students, you have already learned the features of formal and informal texts. Now, rewrite the sentences in the appropriate style (Formal, or Informal) in the table below. One is done as an example.
মো. নজরুল ইসলাম, সিনিয়র শিক্ষক
সাভার অধরচন্দ্র সরকারি উচ্চবিদ্যালয়, সাভার, ঢাকা/আবরার জাহিন