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.