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Transcript: Style About this style Informal essays are written mainly for enjoyment. They can still be informative or persuasive; however, it is less a formal statement than a relaxed expression of opinion, observation, humor or pleasure. A good informal essay has a relaxed style but retains a strong structure, though that structure may be less rigid than in a formal paperb. The informal essay tends to be more personal than the formal, even though both may express subjective opinions. In an informal essay the writer is speaking directly to the reader in a conversational style. When writing informally, try to maintain a sense of your own personality. Do not worry about sounding academic, but avoid sloppiness. How To Write Informally: Avoid a stiff structure Avoid Wordiness Avoid Lofty Words May use colloquial words/expressions (kids, guy, awesome, a lot, etc.) May use contractions (can't, won't, shouldn't, etc.) May use first, second, or third person. May address readers using second person pronouns (you, your, etc) May use short and simple sentences. Difficulty of subject may be acknowledged and empathy shown to the reader. Example 1: This is to inform you that your book has been rejected by our publishing company as it was not up to the required standard. In case you would like us to reconsider it, we would suggest that you go over it and make some necessary changes. Example 2: You know that book I wrote? Well, the publishing company rejected it. They thought it was awful. But hey, I did the best I could, and I think it was great. I'm not going to redo it the way they said I should. Quiz Thanks http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Difference-Between-Formal-and-Informal-Writing&id=594208 Grant Vandehey http://www.sporcle.com/games/Mattchicago/actual_name_things -Use professional language -Effective for reports in a professional setting -Use a variety of different words -Make sure you exercise conciseness Type of language that is ideal for acadmic writing This style is not ceremonious or formal, but instead has a more casual feel http://essayinfo.com/essays/informal_essay.php a word, phrase, or expression characteristic of ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing, as “She’s out” for “She is not at home. Audience Andrew Schafer Anne Reid Formal Ryan Andrade Formal Writing Colloquial How to Write Formally This was said about Kemba Walker(UConn basketball player): "This kid's gonna be a star once he starts playing with the big kids. He single-handedly won the EA SPORTS MAUI INVITATIONAL, BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP, and NCAA TOURNAMENT for UCONN but Jimmer Fredette from BYU walked away with NCAA player of the year? Don't really get that one, but okay..." - www.colloquiallanguage.com -The language of ceremony -Used in speeches, scientific studies, etc. - Avoid in your writing Informal
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