Before anything, let's go through some stuff first.
⇒ Formal vs. Informal Language
"What's the difference?"
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Characteristics of formal language:
- Serious
- Objective
- Specific vocabulary
- No contractions
- More complex sentences
- Controlled
- Impersonal
When do we use informal language?
- Job interview
- Principal's office
- Class essay
- Business letter
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Characteristics of informal language:
- Slang vocabulary
- Funny
- Casual
- Simple
- Plain spoken
- Punctuation (Exclamation points)
When do we use informal language?
- Text message
- Journal writing
- Friendly letter
- Jotting a note
Formal:
Resilience is the ability of a person to adjust to or recover readily from illness, adversity, or major life changes.
Informal:
Resilience means knowing how to cope in spite of setbacks, or barriers, or limited resources.
Thanks,
Eddie