Personal Letter Chapter 6 Part 3

                                           

Definition:

A type of letter (or informal composition) that usually concerns personal matters and it is sent from one individual to another such as family members, relatives and friends, and love letters. People write and send personal letters for only a small number of people to read usually one or two. Writers can send personal letters for lots of different reasons: short memos for business strategies, love letters between long-distance sweethearts or even pen pal messages to foreign exchange students. Senders usually handwrite personal letters, which emphasizes the personal nature of the note.

Form of a Personal Letter

1. Date – This is the date when the letter is written.
2. Name, Address, City and Zip Code – these are name, address, city and zip code of the sender.
3. Salutation and Name of Recipient – The greeting usually starts with the word ‘Dear’ followed by the given name of the recipient or relationship and it ends with a comma. Two examples are shown: ‘Dear Ronald,’ ‘Dear Uncle,’
4. Introduction– This is the opening of a letter. It may include greetings like ‘How are you?’ Sometimes, you may refer to a previous letter.
5. Body– This is the main part of the letter. It includes the message that the writer wants to tell the recipient. It is often divided into paragraphs.
6. Closure– This part indicates the letter is going to end. The writer may ask the recipient to reply here.
7. Complimentary Close– This short expression includes a few words on one line. It ends with a comma. Some examples are shown below. ‘Yours sincerely,’ ‘Best regards,’ ‘Love,’
8. Signature– the signature of the writer      

Letter: 

Anggrek Street 32

DKI Jakarta  

February 07, 2022.

Dear Salma,

Hey Salma, how is it going? It's been a year since the last time we met right? I miss u so bad. Anyway my birthday is in 2 weeks, I hope you still remember it haha. So because it is my sweet seventeen party, I really hope you can come and join me. This party is so important for me and I want all of my friends to come. By the way, you know my taste right? I don't like something too glamour so I just make a garden party, can you imagine how amazing it will be? Because it is just a garden party I've decided to make a white dresscode for all the guest.I am so excited for that day! I hope you can come as soon as possible so maybe we can prepare it together, it will be fun. Lastly, Hope you're doing fine! Reply to my letter asap okay!

You're favorite buddy,

Namira

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