Informal and Formal Features

[Tony Z]

I know how to point out if a text is Formal or Informal, but can't actually put into words the way I would like with use of metalanguage. Can somebody help me out?
Cheers

[thefeminist]

Well, it really depends on the features present in the text. If you just wanted a sentence saying the text is (in)formal, all you have to say is: 'This text is mostly formal', although I do recommend taking both sides and saying there are also informal features along with the formal ones (but one side has more etc.).

All the metalanguage you have to put generally relates to the features themselves. I can't think of a way to put in Joos' language styles without sounding pretentious and over the top. Name the features correctly, provide the example and analyse using metalanguage and you should be fine.

[Tony Z]

Thanks mate