Questions and Answers
What is an opinion?
What is the main difference between an opinion and a fact?
What is the purpose of stating your opinion in an opinion piece?
How many reasons should you come up with to support your opinion?
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What can happen to your writing if you don't consider your audience?
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What should you do when moving between your different reasons in an opinion piece?
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What is the purpose of a concluding statement in an opinion piece?
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How many reasons should you give to support your opinion in an opinion piece?
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What can you use to make your reasons sound more convincing in an opinion piece?
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Study Notes
What is Opinion Writing?
- An opinion is a personal view or thought about something, which can vary from person to person.
- Opinions differ from facts, which are always true and absolute.
Before Writing an Opinion Piece
- Two essential steps to take before starting to write an opinion piece:
- Form an opinion: make up your mind about what you think about a topic.
- Think about your audience: consider who will be reading your writing and tailor your content accordingly.
Writing an Opinion Piece
- State your opinion clearly: express what you think about a topic.
- Provide at least three reasons why you think a certain way:
- These reasons should be convincing and relevant to your audience.
- Try to keep the number of reasons between three and five to avoid overwhelming the reader.
- Use linking words (e.g., first, next, then, last) to connect your reasons and make your writing flow smoothly.
- Use persuasive language (e.g., because, for example, therefore) to make your reasons more convincing.
- End your opinion piece with a concluding statement: re-state your opinion to remind the reader of the main point.
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Learn about the concept of opinion and how it differs from facts. Discover how opinions are personal and can vary from person to person.