5.2.7

Writing Personal Letters

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Writing Personal Letters

The style and tone of letters will change depending on the recipient of the letter or its purpose. You may need to write a personal letter for different situations.

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Greetings

  • Personal letters can have a less formal salutation (greeting).
    • Greetings may be ‘Hi!’ or ‘Hello’.
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Structure

  • Personal letters can have a less formal structure.
    • Paragraphs should still be used in order to organise your ideas clearly.
  • Questions can be included within your letter.
    • The recipient can answer your questions in their reply letter.
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Tone

  • The tone of a personal letter can be more humorous.
    • You can include lots of sensory imagery and description.
  • Sensory imagery and description will help the recipient imagine your experiences.
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Sign-off

  • End your letter with a less formal sign-off and your name.
    • Examples include ‘love’ or ‘best wishes’.

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