Comparing friendly business letters
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Comparing Friendly and Business Letters Language Arts 7
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ComparingFriendly and Business Letters
Language Arts 7
Who is your audience?
Friendly Letter
Audience is someone you know personally—friend or relative.
Who is your audience?
Business Letter
Audience is not someone you know on a personal level.Audience may be to a business or organization.
What is your tone?
Friendly Letter
InformalCasualRelaxedChatty
What is your purpose?
Business Letter
FormalPoliteCourteousTo the point
What is your purpose?
Friendly Letter
Describe things happening in your lifeAsk questionsMake requestsExpress appreciation
What is your tone?
Business Letter
Apply for a positionMake a complaintAsk questionsMake requestsExpress appreciation
Formal vs informal language:Friendly Letter Business Letter
“Thanks a lot!” “I appreciate your assistance.”
“I’m so mad at you!” “I am dissatisfied with the product.”
“Want to come over on Saturday and hang out with me?”
“We would be honored if you would attend this event.”
“Write back soon!” “I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience”
“I’m sorry for what happened.” “I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
