Letter to the Editor

What is the purpose of writing a letter to the editor?

• To express one's request

• To give warning about the issue

• To express one's opinion or give comment on a current issue

• To inform the readers about a certain issue

Which of the following is not the correct tone for letter to the editor?

• personal

• amusing

• formal

• serious

• frustrated

How should we address the audience of the letter?

• Dear Sir, or Dear Editor,

• Sir/Madam,

• To the editor,

• To Whom It May Concern,

What would you do if you do not want the newspaper or magazine to publish your name?

• Request the newspaper or magazine not to publish your name

• File a legal action against the newspaper or magazine

• Request to write your pseudonym instead: J.K. Rowling: Robert Galbraith

• Write another letter to the editor

What is the meaning of 'pseudonym'?

• alias or pen name

• third name

• legal name

Check all the characteristics of letter to the editor?

• Give your full name and address. Use pseudonym if you do not want the newspaper to publish your name.

• Be concise and clear

• Stick to the point

• Suggest an idea or express an opinion