DEFINING A LETTER

A. DEFINITION / DEFINING A LETTER
LETTER is a means of communication used to convey information in writing by one party to another. That information can be:
          - Notification
          - Statement
          - Command
          - Request / petition
          - Report
B. FUNCTION LETTERS
1. As a means of communication.2. As a means to give notice / request or requests, thoughts or ideas.3. As written evidence.4. As a means to remember.5. As historical evidence.6. As a working guideline.

C. TYPES OF LETTERS
In terms of form, content, and language, the letter listed the three types, namely:
          1. Personal Letter
          2. Mail service
          3. Letters commercial
1. Personal Letter
          The letter was made by someone whose content is related to personal interests.
          Communication between children and parents, antarkerabat, antarsejawat, and between friends.
          Used postcards, postal letter, or letters hardback.
2. Letter Office
          All written communications concerning the interests of the tasks and activities of official agencies.
          One of the official communication tool that is essential in the management of the administration, such as the submission of a written message containing the notice, explanation, request an opinion from the institution to other institutions and from institutions to individuals or otherwise.
3. Letter of Commerce
          The letter used the person or entity conducting commercial activities, such as trade, industry, and business services.
          Various commercial letters:a) the offer letterb) letter of complaintc) mail orderd) a letter of transmittale) a payment for goodsf) collection letters, and so on.
D. LETTER PARTS
• parts of a personal letter:
                          ........................... 1
  2 ............
  3 .............
 ................................... 4
 ................................... 5
 ................................... 6
                                          7 ................
                                          8 ................
                                          9 ................1. The place, date, month, year letter writing2. Superscription3. Greeting4. The opening sentence5. The letter6. Sentences cover7. Greetings Closing8. Signature9. Sender's name
• Part of the official letter
                                        
 1. Masthead
 2. No, Attachments, Subject
 3. Date, month, year letter writing
 4. Superscription
 5. Greeting
 6. The opening sentence
 7. The letter
  8. Sentences cover
  9. Regards cover10. Signature11. Sender's name
Framework letter:
1. The opening paragraph2. Paragraphs3. Closing paragraph