Understanding Formal Language and Point of View

What is the simple definition of "formal" language?

• Using casual language with friends

• Using proper, polite language like in school or business

• Using slang and contractions

• Using incomplete sentences

Which of the following is an example of formal language?

• Can you help me with my homework?

• I need some help, dude.

• I would like to request assistance with my homework.

• What's up with the homework?

What are key words that show formal language?

• Hey, dude, bro

• Please, thank you, sir, ma'am

• Yeah, nah, kinda

• Gonna, wanna, gotta

What is the simple definition of "point of view"?

• The setting of the story

• The plot of the story

• Who is telling the story

• The theme of the story

Which pronoun is used in the first person point of view?

• He

• She

• They

• I

In which narrative perspective does the narrator talk directly to the reader using "you" and "your"?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

• Fourth Person

Which pronouns are typically used in the third person narrative perspective?

• I, me, my

• You, your

• He, she, they

• We, us, our

What is an example of informal language?

• "Hello! How are you?"

• "Good morning, sir."

• "Hey! What's up?"

• "Would you like to join us?"

Which of the following is a sign of informal language?

• Complete sentences

• Formal greetings

• Contractions

• Complex vocabulary

When is informal language typically used?

• In academic papers

• During formal meetings

• In text messages

• In official reports