Formal and informal language use
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The document contrasts informal and formal language through examples of Julie interacting with her friend Nat and a teacher. [1] Informal language examples show Nat and Julie laughing together after burping loudly and making jokes about it. [2] Formal language examples depict Julie accidentally burping in front of her teacher, feeling embarrassed, and properly excusing herself. [3] Differences highlighted include more casual greetings, responses, and actions in informal settings versus more polite and respectful language when formal.
Formal and informal language use
- 1. The difference between informal and formal language.
- 2. Informal language example Julie and her friend Nat were sitting together under a tree after having a very yummy and filling lunch. As Julie stretched, she accidently let out a very loud burp, “Burrrrp”! Nat looked at her, surprised, and giggled. Embarrassed, Julie giggled back at him. Then Nat said, “That one was pretty good, but I can burp even louder!” Nat proceeded to let out a very long and loud burp and they both laughed very, hard for a long time.
- 3. Formal language The next day Julie was sitting alone under the same tree. She had eaten a lot for lunch and was very full. Julie reached over to grab a book to read, and again accidently let out a burp. She looked up, and realized that a teacher was walking by at that same moment. The teacher looked shocked. Julie looked and felt very embarrassed. She said to the teacher, “Excuse me!” “I’m so sorry, I didn’t realize anyone was around, I had a very big lunch.” The teacher looked at Julie, and then smiled. The teacher said “You’re excused.” and then she walked on satisfied that Julie showed proper respect for her.
- 4. Differences - Examples Informal Formal Example 1. Nat looked at her, surprised, After Julie The teacher looked shocked. burped: and giggled. Example 2. Embarrassed, Julie giggled Julie looked and felt very Julies reaction: back at Nat. embarrassed. Example 3. She said to the teacher, “That one was pretty good, Other person's “Excuse me!” I didn’t realize response: but I can burp even louder!” anyone was around,…” Example 4. Nat proceeded to let out a teacher said “You’re excused.” Other persons actions: very long and loud burp … and then she walked on
- 5. More examples Informal conversation Formal conversation • “Hi.” • “ Hello.” • “Hey…” • “Excuse me…’ • “I’m going to (activity)…” • “May I (activity) …” • “See you around.” • “Thank you, It was a pleasure.”