Body language is replaced by punctuation and the statement of emphasis through the use of exclamation points or underlining, for example. The written word is also permanent and allows for organization and structure so that readers are able to analyze, follow, understand and develop a point of view on the writing, however, very often the reader does not interact with the writer. This is evident in online learning and other types of study. Writing structure includes design properties such as vowels, consonants and syllables, nouns, verbs, sentences and grammar that help convey meaning and can be written in a formal or informal capacity Berk, 2006; Bright, 2012: and Crystal, 2005). The structure of the writing is set up in such a way that it implies greater understanding in the absence of body language, facial expression and
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