Understanding Opinion Writing

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What does an opposing opinion sentence include?

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An opposite opinion and the actual opinion.

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What is the main purpose of an opinion essay?

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To persuade the reader with the writer's opinion.

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Which type of hook involves asking a question?

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Question hook.

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What are the two main parts of an introduction in an opinion essay?

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Opinion sentence and hook.

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How can you start a direct opinion sentence?

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In my opinion.

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What is an opinion?

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A belief or judgment about something that is not based on absolute certainty.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is a hook in writing?

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A sentence or question that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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What is a conclusion in an opinion essay?

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A summary of the main points and a restatement of the opinion.