Understanding Opinion Articles

The video tutorial discusses opinion articles, focusing on identifying facts and opinions, and understanding arguments used for persuasion. It introduces Rosely Sayão's article on pre-adolescence, explaining the term and its implications. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of childhood and provides advice on resisting the urge to grow up too quickly. Key concepts include the structure of opinion articles, the role of arguments, and the significance of childhood.

What is the primary purpose of an opinion article?

• To provide statistical data

• To express the author's personal viewpoint

• To entertain the reader

• To report news objectively

Who is the author of the opinion article discussed in the video?

• Rosely Sayão

• Paulo Coelho

• Machado de Assis

• Clarice Lispector

In which section of the newspaper was the opinion article published?

• Politics

• Sports

• Entertainment

• Puzzle

What does the term 'pre-adolescent' refer to?

• A senior citizen

• A person who is not yet a teenager but no longer a child

• An adult in their early 20s

• A child under 10 years old

Why might adults dislike being called 'pre-old'?

• They prefer to be called young

• They do not want to feel old

• They find it humorous

• They are indifferent to labels

What is an argument in the context of an opinion article?

• A fact or reasoning used to support an opinion

• A fictional story

• A heated debate

• A list of unrelated ideas

According to the author, why should children enjoy their childhood?

• Because it is a time for learning

• Because it lasts forever

• Because it is a time for making money

• Because it is a short and precious period

What does the author suggest about the term 'pre-adolescent'?

• It accurately defines a child's identity

• It is a confusing term that doesn't define what a person is

• It is a term used for adults

• It is a term for toddlers

What advice does the author give to children about growing up?

• To act like adults

• To ignore their age

• To resist the urge to grow up too quickly

• To grow up as fast as possible

What is the main opinion expressed by the author in the article?

• Being a child is not important

• Being a child is very important

• Adulthood is the best phase of life

• Teenage years are the most crucial