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Email Writing

  Email Writing for Board Exams (CBSE/ICSE/State Boards) Email writing is a form of formal communication.  Format Content Expression/Language Accuracy 1. Format of a Formal Email To: recipient@email.com Cc: Bcc: ----------- Subject: Purpose of the email ------------- Dear Sir/Madam, ------------- Body of the email --------------- Thanking you  ----------------- Yours faithfully, Name Class/Designation (if required) Line-by-Line Spacing Blueprint [Line Space] means leaving exactly one blank line (one row of your ruled paper). text ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ To: recipient@email.com │ │ Cc: │ │ Bcc: │ │ [Line Space] │ │ Subject: Clear Purpose in 4-6 Words │ │ [Line Space] │ │ Dear Sir/Madam, ...

Figures of Speech

 ðŸ“š Figures of Speech —  Figures of Speech are special language tools used by writers to make their writing more effective, vivid, emotional, and meaningful. Instead of saying things in a plain way, they add beauty, emphasis, and deeper layers of meaning. 1.  Figures of Comparison These compare two different things to highlight a quality.  * Simile Uses “like” or “as” Makes comparison direct and clear  She is as gentle as a lamb.  Her face shines like the moon.  He is as busy as a bee. Explanation: Direct comparison using like Explanation: Bee = hardworking → same quality applied  Face ≠ moon, but similarity = brightness Clue: look for like/as  * Metaphor No “like/as”; direct identity  Time is a thief. (= Time steals moments) The classroom was a zoo. Explanation: Classroom = noisy like a zoo (direct identity) Life is a journey. Explanation: Life compared to a journey (experiences, ups & downs)  Difference (very important): Simi...

DIARY ENTRY

  A diary entry is an informal piece of personal writing that records a day's events, thoughts, and feelings. It is not a formal document, so its structure is flexible, but there are some standard components to keep entries organized.   Diary writing format 1. Header The header, typically placed at the top left, establishes the context of the entry.   Date : The date the entry was written.   Example: November 6, 2025  Or  Example: 6th November 2025 Day : The day of the week. Example: Thursday Time : The time the entry is being written. Example: 10:00 PM   2. Salutation (Optional) A diary is often personified as a trusted friend, and a friendly greeting can set the tone.   Example: "Dear Diary,". Or Example: "Dear Friend," Or Example: "Hello,"   3. Body The body is the main part of the diary entry where you express your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. It should be written in a conversational, first-person narrative.   Opening statem...