Writing Effective Opinion Essays

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on writing an opinion essay. It covers the structure of an opinion essay, which includes the introduction, main body, and conclusion. The video explains how to introduce the topic, support your opinion with reasons and examples, and conclude by restating your opinion and summarizing the main points. Additional tips include using brief sentences, linking words, and avoiding slang.

What is the primary purpose of an opinion essay?

• To express personal beliefs

• To narrate a story

• To provide statistical data

• To describe a process

Which of the following is NOT a part of an opinion essay?

• Appendix

• Introduction

• Main body

• Conclusion

What should you do in the introduction of an opinion essay?

• List your references

• Clearly state your opinion

• Present a counter-argument

• State a fact

What is a good way to draw the reader's attention in the introduction?

• Use technical jargon

• Use a quote

• Use a long paragraph

• Use a complex sentence

How many reasons should you provide to support your opinion?

• At least three

• At least two

• At least one

• At least four

Why is it beneficial to mention opposing views in your essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay longer

• To avoid taking a clear stance

• To show the strength of your arguments

What is a smart option to use when supporting your opinion?

• Using unrelated facts

• Using jokes

• Using examples

• Using personal attacks

What should you do if your English level is advanced?

• Use only simple sentences

• Ignore counter-arguments

• State opposing views

• Avoid stating opposing views

What is a key element of the main body of an opinion essay?

• Listing unrelated facts

• Using complex language

• Introducing new topics

• Providing solid reasons

What should you do in the conclusion of an opinion essay?

• Restate your opinion

• Discuss unrelated topics

• Introduce new arguments

• Add more examples