Opinion Writing Practice

Many young boys and girls have cell phones. Do you think fourth graders should have cell phones?

• Opinion

• Narrative

• Expository

• None of the above

In your opinion, what is the most memorable book character and why?

• Expository

• Opinion

• Narrative

• None of the above

Important people or experts used to make your argument seem more convincing

• Logical Argument

• Expert Opinions

• Personal Observations

• Charged Language/Emotional

Getting people to feel happy, sad, or angry in order to help your argument

• Charged Language/Emotional

• Personal Observations

• Expert Opinions

• Ethical

What is the goal of opinion writing?

• To tell a story

• To tell about something

• To write about a topic

• To convince or persuade about a topic

Providing an expert opinion in your writing to make your ideas seem reliable and true is called

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Which type of writing is used to express personal beliefs or thoughts about a topic?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

• Descriptive

What is the main purpose of opinion writing?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe

Which of the following is a key feature of opinion writing?

• Factual evidence

• Personal beliefs

• Historical data

• Scientific analysis

In opinion writing, what is the role of a counterargument?

• To support the main argument

• To provide background information

• To address opposing views

• To introduce new topics