MAIN DIFFERENCES IN FORMAL AND INFORMAL WRITING Informal

USEFUL TIPS FOR A SUCCESFUL REVIEW v v v v v Read the story

GOOD REVIEW CONSISTS OF: o Introduction Paragraph 1 (setting, type of story, main characters)

USEFUL ADJECTIVES Plot gripping original dramatic dull fascinating poorly-written thrilling well-written characters realistic well-developed

USEFUL LANGUAGE FOR REVIEWS Background: This well-written/fascinating story…, The story is set in…, The

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MAIN DIFFERENCES IN FORMAL AND INFORMAL WRITING Informal writing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Colloquial words/expressions (awesome) Contractions (won’t, I’m) First, second and third person (you) Clichés (to be head over heels in love) Abbreviated words (TV) Imperative voice (remember) Active Voice (wrote) Short and simple sentences (the title is) Formal writing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 9. 10. Past tenses (were, did) Difficulty of subject may be acknowledged and empathy shown to the reader 10. Avoid using colloquial words (beautiful) Full forms (is, has) Third person (readers) Avoid using clichés (love so much) Full versions (television) Avoid using imperative voice Passive Voice (are built) Complex sentences: short simple sentences reflects poorly on the writer Present tenses (begins, purchases) State your points confidently and supply your arguments with firm support

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USEFUL TIPS FOR A SUCCESFUL REVIEW v v v v v Read the story properly It is better to read in the original language Clear structure of a text Give background information of the story in introduction Main body consists of two paragraphs Conclusion is logical and not long. Don’t forget about recommendations Use linking words to make your text logical Use synonyms. Don’t repeat the same words several times Consult a dictionary Check your review twice

GOOD REVIEW CONSISTS OF: o Introduction Paragraph 1 (setting, type of story, main characters) o Main Body Paragraph 2 (main points of the plot) Paragraph 3 (general comments) o Conclusion Paragraph 4 (recommendation)

USEFUL ADJECTIVES Plot gripping original dramatic dull fascinating poorly-written thrilling well-written characters realistic well-developed predictable boring sensitive strong convincing unbelievable

USEFUL LANGUAGE FOR REVIEWS Background: This well-written/fascinating story…, The story is set in…, The book tells the story of…, This work is based on… Main points of plot: The plot focuses on…, The story begins…, The story has an unexpected twist… General comments: It is rather long/confusing/slow…, It has a tragic/surprising ending…, The writer has created a dramatic/gripping plot… Recommendations: Do not miss it, it will change the way you see… It is well worth reading…, I would not recommend it because… You should definitely read it…