Opinion Writing Structure

At least how many arguments (reasons) should you try to write in a strong opinion essay?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What should you write after "My first reason is ..."

• that + full sentence reason

• nothing + short reason

• short reason

• that + short reason

What is the correct way to list your reasons in the introduction? (structure + punctuation)

• ...because (A) , (B) , (c) .

• ...because (A) . (B) . (c) .

• ...because (A) , (B) , and (C) .

• ...because (A) and (B) and (C).

Where do you give your opinion? (Choose all that apply)

• Introduction

• Body 1

• Body 2

• Body 3

• Conclusion

When you re-state your opinion in the conclusion, you use...

• same ideas and same words as in the introduction

• same ideas but different words as in the introduction

• different ideas and different words as in the introduction

For each reason in the body of your essay, you should have...

• a new paragraph

• a comma

• two examples or more

• a question

Which of the following is included in the thesis statement? (Choose all that apply.)

• The essay's topic or subject

• The author's opinion

• 2-3 Supporting arguments

• Counterargument

What is the primary purpose of an opinion essay?

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To persuade the reader to accept a viewpoint

• To describe a process in detail

Which part of an opinion essay introduces the main argument?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph 1

• Body Paragraph 2

• Conclusion

What should the conclusion of an opinion essay include?

• A new argument

• A summary of the main points

• A detailed example

• A question for the reader