As is already part of our knowledge, textual genres represent the varied communication situations we are used to living with on a daily basis.
Just to understand how they are part of our routine, imagine yourself being on vacation in that wonderful place and suddenly... that desire to share everything you are living with a friend... Ah! Don't forget that you'll be able to count on the functions of this genre under study, as it, in addition to portraying all the sights of a particular place, it still allows the sender (the person who sends it) to record their personal impressions, as well as make some comments about the experiences lived in the tour.
This location is a great example to understand this case, as it is one of the postcards referring to a beautiful city located in the southern region – Campos do Jordão.
With regard to the language used, it can be formal or informal, everything will depend on the level of intimacy between the sender and the recipient, and on the back of the card there is a space for the vocative
The front consists of specific illustrations, highlighting the various attractions that the city offers.
Through what we've learned, you know, when traveling, don't forget your loved ones, okay?
By Vânia Duarte
Graduated in Letters
Kids School Team
