Understanding Opinion Articles Structure

The video tutorial explains the concept of an opinion article, a type of argumentative discourse aimed at expressing the author's viewpoint on socially, politically, or culturally relevant issues. It is typically published in newspapers, magazines, blogs, and news portals, both in print and digital formats. The goal is to persuade readers to agree with the author's thesis through structured argumentation. The structure of an opinion article includes an introduction, development, and conclusion. The writing style is simple, objective, and subjective, often using present and imperative verbs. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is the primary objective of an opinion article?

• To entertain the reader

• To express the author's viewpoint

• To provide fictional stories

• To inform about current events

Where are opinion articles typically published?

• In newspapers and magazines

• In scientific journals

• In novels

• In textbooks

What is the main purpose of using persuasive arguments in an opinion article?

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To provide statistical data

• To convince the reader of a particular idea

How many main parts can the structure of an opinion article be divided into?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Two

What is typically identified in the introduction of an opinion article?

• The conclusion

• The author's biography

• The theme or problem and the thesis

• The publication date

What is the role of the development section in an opinion article?

• To introduce the author

• To list references

• To present and develop the argumentation

• To summarize the article

What might the conclusion of an opinion article include?

• A proposal of a solution

• A list of sources

• An unrelated story

• A new topic

How do some authors use questions in their opinion articles?

• To provide statistical data

• To guide the reader's opinion

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the reader

In what person are opinion articles typically written?

• First person

• Fourth person

• Second person

• Third person

What type of language is commonly used in opinion articles?

• Poetic and metaphorical

• Simple, objective, and subjective

• Formal and academic

• Complex and technical