Style+&+Famality

** Formal versus Informal Language **
** Informal **  o   Use of active voice  o  Use of personal pronouns eg. I, you, we.  o  Verbs that show feelings eg. I think, we feel… **Active versus Passive Voice ** The active voice is direct and lets the reader know who is doing the action. It focuses on the subject and the action. The passive voice is used to:  o  Focus on issues/information/processes rather than the subject or doer action, and  o      Avoid a personal tone and eliminate the use of personal pronouns.
 * Formal **
 * Use of passive voice
 * Few personal pronouns
 * Neutral verbs are used, ie non-emotive verbs
 * Example - active voice **
 * I researched mobile phone usage (Informal) **
 * Example – passive voice **
 * Research was conducted into mobile phone usage. (Formal) **