Understanding Opinion Writing

What is the main purpose of an opinion essay?

• To entertain the reader with stories

• To provide instructions

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To persuade the reader with the writer's opinion

What are the two main parts of an introduction in an opinion essay?

• Background and thesis

• Hook and conclusion

• Opinion sentence and hook

• Summary and analysis

How can you start a direct opinion sentence?

• Consequently

• As shown

• For example

• In my opinion

What does an opposing opinion sentence include?

• Two similar opinions

• A fact and a fiction

• An agreement and a disagreement

• An opposite opinion and the actual opinion

What should the opinion sentence clearly express?

• A question

• A fact

• A summary

• An opinion

How can you improve a direct opinion sentence?

• By summarizing the topic

• By adding a question

• By using a sentence starter

• By stating a fact

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What is the purpose of a hook in an opinion essay?

• To argue a point

• To conclude the discussion

• To capture the reader's attention

• To summarize the essay

Which type of hook involves asking a question?

• Background hook

• Question hook

• Fact-based hook

• Story hook

Which of the following is NOT a type of hook mentioned?

• Stating a surprising fact

• Telling a story

• Asking a question

• Giving an instruction

What should you do after choosing your strongest hook?

• Write the conclusion

• Choose the opinion sentence

• Start the next paragraph

• Add more details to the hook