CSET Writing Skills Exam Secrets Study Guide by CSET Exam Secrets Test Prep Staff

Author:CSET Exam Secrets Test Prep Staff
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mometrix Media LLC

Level of Formality

The relationship between writer and reader is important in choosing a level of formality as most writing requires some degree of formality. Formal writing is for addressing a superior in a school or work environment. Business letters, textbooks, and newspapers use a moderate to high level of formality. Informal writing is appropriate for private letters, personal e-mails, and business correspondence between close associates.

For your exam, you will want to be aware of informal and formal writing. One way that this can be accomplished is to watch for shifts in point of view in the essay. For example, unless writers are using a personal example, they will rarely refer to themselves (e.g., “I think that my point is very clear.”) to avoid being informal when they need to be formal.

Also, be mindful of an author who addresses his or her audience directly in their writing (e.g., “Readers, like you, will understand this argument.”) as this can be a sign of informal writing. Good writers understand the need to be consistent with their level of formality. Shifts in levels of formality or point of view can confuse readers and cause them to discount the message.

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