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Invitation Text
Definition:
The
definition of invitation is a text which containing a request, a solicitation,
or an attempt to get another person to join you at a specific event.
Purpose:
To invite someone attend/come an event.
Generic
structure:
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Including event title: including the purpose or type of event
will be held.
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Showing orientation: inform about what will or who will come.
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Stating date and time: including when or where the event will
be held.
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Giving closing statement: including hope of the writer to the
reader to come to his or her event.
Types of invitation
There are 2 types of invitation : formal and informal invitation.
· Formal invitation is an invitation which
follows a dignified form, tone or style in agreement with the established norms,
customs, or values (Webster, 2012). For example : graduation
ceremony, wedding, grand opening, etc.
· Informal invitation is a personal
invitation given to a friend, family like birthday party, family gathering.
Example:
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Formal invitation
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Informal invitation
Make
a formal invitation and an informal invitation by your own words!