The writer's style is
T. J. received this postcard in the mail.
Dear T.J.
Grandpa and I are having a wonderful time in New York
City. Yesterday we took a ferry to the Statue of Liberty.
As we were eating our lunch near the statue, a seagull
swooped down and stole Grandpa's tomato sandwich
right out of his hand! We laughed while we watched him
gobble the whole thing. We took lots of photos to show
you.
Love ya, Buddy!
Grandma
O formal; the writer's purpose is to educate a family
member about New York geography.
O formal; the writer's purpose is to inform a family
member about seagulls and their diet.
informal; the writer's purpose is to entertain a family
member with a funny story.
o informal; the writer's purpose is to persuade a family
member to visit New York.