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Style. Word Choice and Arrangement. Informal Style. 1 st and 2 nd person pronouns, slang, contractions Subjective tone: focuses on the writer’s experiences, emotions, personality Personal narratives and essays, journals, poetry, etc. Formal Style.

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  1. Style Word Choice and Arrangement

  2. Informal Style • 1st and 2nd person pronouns, slang, contractions • Subjective tone: focuses on the writer’s experiences, emotions, personality • Personal narratives and essays, journals, poetry, etc.

  3. Formal Style • 3rd person pronouns, no slang, no contractions • Objective tone: focuses on writer’s ideas about a topic • Academic essays, research papers, etc.

  4. Examples • My best friend Jessica’s house provides a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life and is a place where I can just be myself. • I have many wonderful memories of my time playing sports at the old City Park baseball complex. • The tourist attractions at Wisconsin Dells are OK, but, if you really want to experience the Dells, you have to explore nature.

  5. A lot of really cool stuff goes on that doesn’t take place at any other time of the year. • The landscape is truly amazing!

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