Parts of a Letter

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What are the parts of a letter?

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Heading, Greeting, Body, Closing, Signature, Postscript, Subject line, Receiver's address.

Front

What is included in the heading of a letter?

Back

The sender's name, organization, and address.

Front

What does the greeting of a letter indicate?

Back

It tells the recipient who the letter is from.

Front

What is the body of a letter?

Back

It contains the main message of the letter.

Front

What is the purpose of the closing in a letter?

Back

It is the concluding part of the letter.

Front

What information is found in the signature of a letter?

Back

The sender's name and contact information.

Front

What is a postscript in a letter?

Back

An optional part that the writer can include.

Front

What is the subject line of a letter?

Back

A short line that identifies the topic of the letter.

Front

What is the receiver's address in a letter?

Back

The address of the person receiving the letter.

Front

What sets the tone for the rest of the letter?

Back

The salutation.