'to whom it may concern' too formal?
I do not agree that formal writing has expired, but it is less popular than it used to be. The alternative is informal writing. Informal writing works perfectly well, if you know what you are doing.
No. Formal writing is just that: formal writing. The text acronyms that you are speaking about may not be used by other cultures and they will change. If formal writing is used, others will understand it. What if I wrote" don't forget to pull the chain" or "the Iron curtain". You wouldn't know what I meant.
Jose Rizal's first formal teacher was his mother, Teodora Alonso. She taught him the alphabet, reading, and writing at an early age before he began formal schooling.
A formal style of writing would be the one that is directed to a teacher, boss, president, officer, etc. Informal writing would be if it was directed to your friends/family. A formal writing style is like filling out a job application, whereas informal would be like writing a letter to your grandparents for example.
In Spanish-speaking countries, students often address their teachers using formal titles such as "Señor" (Mr.), "Señora" (Mrs.), or "Profesor(a)" (Professor). It is considered respectful to use these titles when speaking to a teacher.
The formal alternative to "so forth" is "and so on" or "and so forth." In more formal writing, you might also consider phrases like "among others" or "et cetera" (often abbreviated as "etc."). These alternatives maintain clarity while conveying the idea of continuation or additional similar items.
Formal letters to teachers should contain correct grammar and punctuation even when written in Hindi. The proper name of the teacher should be addressed and the letter should be signed formally in Hindi.
A letter of resignation would be formal writing.
what is the role of formal writing
Most teachers find formal language more comfortable to use, plus it is respectful
Most conventional teachers say no to this question and mark it as wrong in a piece of writing, but starting a sentence with a conjunction such as "and" can be used stylistically in your writing. If writing something that is to be graded by a teacher, it may be in your grade's best interest to ask them if you will be marked down for starting a sentence with "and."
Interjection is the part of speech rarely used in formal writing.