Composition of informal and formal letters, stories, dialogues, reports, and articles
Composition of informal and formal letters, stories, dialogues, reports, and articles
Informal Letters
- Informal letters are typically for personal communication with friends and family.
- The language style used should be personal, relaxed and friendly.
- The content of the letter should include a catchy starting point, body, and a suitable, warm concluding line.
- Incorporate colloquial phrases or idioms that might not be appropriate for formal letters.
- Ensure to format your letter correctly: sender’s address, date, salutation, main content and closing statement.
Formal Letters
- Formal letters are typically written to officials, organisations or individuals in a professional capacity.
- Use a polite, respectful and formal language style, avoiding slang or casual expressions.
- Follow a clear structure: Sender’s address, Date, Recipient’s name and address, Salutation, Letter content and Closing.
- The letter content should be clear and concise, detailing the purpose of the letter with relevant points.
- Check your spelling and grammar carefully in formal letters.
Stories
- Hindi stories should have a clear plot – a beginning, middle and end.
- The characters should be well developed, and the settings should be effectively described.
- Make sure your story has a point or central theme, which is meaningful and engaging.
- Use metaphors, similes, and idioms to enhance your story narration.
- The use of dialogue can bring characters to life and move the plot along.
Dialogues
- In a dialogue, it is vital to distinguish between the speakers.
- Use spoken language and colloquial Hindi to make the conversation realistic.
- Include expressions of emotion and stage directions to give depth to the conversation.
- Each new different speaker should start on a new line to avoid confusion.
- Dialogues should be relevant and purposeful supporting the overall plot or scene.
Reports
- Reports should be focused and objective and often report on events, projects, or research.
- Include a title, the purpose of the report, key findings, conclusions and recommendations.
- The use of headings and subheadings make the report easier to read and understand.
- Reports should be written in an impersonal and formal style, unlike informal letters.
- Use precise language and ensure your information is well-structured and clearly communicated.
Articles
- Hindi articles can be on a wide array of topics, from current affairs to typical culture aspects.
- Begin with a catchy headline and an interesting introduction.
- Divide your article into sections with subheadings for better readability.
- Include facts, statistics or quotes to make your article more credible and engaging.
- Conclude with a summary or a strong closing statement which reiterates the main point or the call to action.