This document defines and discusses short messages. It notes that short messages are brief written communications sent because people cannot meet directly. They are easy for everyone to compose. Short messages have clear addresses, simple messages, and are easy to understand. They are used to give or request information, ask permission, apologize, or invite. When composing short messages, one should pay attention to who sent it, who it's for, the information and purpose, and the relationship between sender and receiver. There are different kinds of short messages including memos, SMS texts, and telegrams.
2. DEFINITION
A short message is a simple written
piece of information that we send or leave
for someone. Actually, short message is made
because we cant meet the receipt directly.
For composing short message is an easy
way for everyone. It can be called is habit
because we almost send a message to other
people for asking or giving information
everyday.
4. PURPOSE
The Purpose of Short Message is to send message to
other people, such as :
To give information
i want to inform you that there will be quiz of
English for Knowledge and information tomorrow
To ask information
When will we go to Tangkuban Perahu?
To ask permission
Can i borrow your book please?
To apologize
Im sorry, i cant join with you
To invite
Would you like coming to my party tonight?
5. In learning short messages, you must
pay attention for these things such
as :
Who sent the message
For whom the message is
The information in the message
The purpose of the message
The relationship between the
sender and the receiver
7. MEMO
Memo is short
Messages delivered
in writing by a
person to another
person who is not
in place. To : Andy
From : Tony
Let's meet at the library
this afternoon at 2 p.m. to
do our project together.
Don't be late!