1.

2 Features of written language

In conclusion, therefore, below are highlighted some of the features that are
specific to writing:

1. In written language there is a greater expectation of accuracy in language

features such as grammar, vocabulary and spelling.
2. Paragraphing and layout are used in written language to make the message
clearer.
3. When we write, we use punctuation to help signpost the message of written
texts.
4. Writers tend to think about what they are going to write and how they are going
to write it before they begin writing.
5. Written language is usually fixed on the page so that people can return to the
text as often as they like. This also means that people take more care over
writing than they do when they speak – the written word is far more permanent
than the spoken word.