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In an opinion essay, one should develop ideas clearly and ...

• copy words from the text
• use your own words
• write a narrative story.

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For many years, people had two choices when it came time to buy a computer: PC or Mac. It’s time for a third choice. The next time you’re in the market for a new computer, consider a Guppy Computer. The Guppy combines the features you love from both PCs and Macs into one, easy-touse, affordable machine. Get a Guppy today!

• inform
• explain
• persuade
• describe

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Basketball is the healthiest sport to play.

• FACT
• OPINION

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Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

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What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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Cats are good pets. 

• Fact 
• Opinion

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Cities are fun to visit. 

• Fact
• Opinion

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Which of the following is an opinion?

• Jose won the race at field day.
• Gary was unhappy that his team lost.
•  Sheila woke up at 7:30 in the morning
• Todd is wearing a blue tie

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 Which of the following sentences is an opinion?

• High School Musical is The best
• Shaq played for the Miami Heat
• We all Live on Earth

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Define the Author's Purpose "to persuade".  

• A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
• A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
• A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
• A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.  

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