Informal Register Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Informal Register

A style of writing or speaking that is casual and conversational, often used in personal or familiar contexts.

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Terms in this set (10)

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Informal Register

A style of writing or speaking that is casual and conversational, often used in personal or familiar contexts.

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Colloquial Language

Words or phrases used in everyday conversation, often informal and specific to a region or group.

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Slang

Informal words or expressions that are often specific to a particular group or time period.

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Contractions

Shortened forms of words or phrases, such as 'can't' or 'won't', commonly used in informal writing.

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First-Person Pronouns

Words like 'I', 'me', 'we', and 'us' that create a personal and informal tone.

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Conversational Tone

A relaxed and friendly style of communication that mimics spoken conversation.

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Simple Sentence Structures

Short and straightforward sentences often used in informal writing to make it accessible and easy to follow.

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Humour

The use of jokes or light-hearted language to engage the reader in an informal context.

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Direct Address

Speaking directly to the reader using 'you' to create a personal and informal connection.

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Exclamation Marks

Punctuation used to convey excitement or emphasis, often found in informal writing.

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