Introducing a Text Clearly

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of introducing a text clearly by providing background information such as the title, author, and a brief summary. This helps strengthen the opinion expressed about the text. Through examples and practice exercises, viewers learn to identify opinion statements and revise drafts to include necessary background information, ensuring that readers can understand the context and the opinion being shared.

Why is it important to provide background information about a text when sharing an opinion?

• To make the text more interesting

• To help readers understand the opinion better

• To confuse the readers

• To make the text longer

What should be included when introducing a book in an opinion piece?

• The title and the number of pages

• The title, author, and a brief summary

• The author's biography

• The book's publication date

In the example of the opinion piece about a book, where should the background information be placed?

• At the end of the paragraph

• At the beginning of the paragraph

• It should not be included

• In the middle of the paragraph

When introducing an article, what is less important to include compared to a book?

• A brief summary

• The title

• The author

• The magazine or source name

What is crowdfunding as described in the video?

• A bank loan for businesses

• A way to raise money by asking many people to contribute small amounts

• A method where a single person funds a project

• A government grant for projects

In the book quote example, what information is necessary before sharing an opinion?

• The book's title, author, and a brief summary

• The book's genre

• The book's cover design

• The book's price

What should you ask yourself when sharing an opinion about a text?

• What is the text's length?

• What information does the reader need to understand my opinion?

• What is the text's price?

• What is the text's publication year?