Opinion Writing

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What is the purpose of opinion writing?

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To persuade the reader.

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What is a 'hook' in writing?

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A hook is a sentence or question that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a view or judgment formed about something.

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True or False: You can have one body paragraph arguing for one side and two paragraphs arguing for the opposite side in opinion writing.

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False.

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How should you correctly include a quote in your writing?

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The author stated, "This is the answer" (Source 3, Paragraph 1).

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes your main argument.

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Why is it important to support your opinion with reasons?

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Supporting your opinion with reasons makes your argument stronger and more convincing.

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What is a conclusion in opinion writing?

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A conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the opinion.