Understanding Opinion Articles

Carol Silveira introduces the concept of opinion articles, explaining their relevance in various exams and their similarities to argumentative essays. She highlights key characteristics such as the critical title, use of cohesive elements, and the importance of present tense. The structure typically includes an introduction, development, and conclusion. An example article is analyzed to demonstrate critical language and style. The video concludes with tips for writing effective opinion articles.

Why is it important to study opinion articles even if they are not required for the Enem exam?

• They are required for all university courses.

• They are similar to argumentative essays and required in other exams.

• They are easier to write than other types of essays.

• They are the only type of essay that uses a critical title.

What is a mandatory feature of an opinion article's title?

• It must be a question.

• It must be a quote.

• It must be humorous.

• It must be critical.

Which cohesive elements are frequently used in opinion articles?

• Elements of agreement

• Elements of contradiction

• Elements of time

• Elements of comparison

How should the structure of an opinion article be organized?

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Introduction, D1, D2, and conclusion

• Introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion

• Introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion

What tense is recommended for use in opinion articles to enhance clarity?

• Conditional tense

• Past tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

In the example article, what is the critical statement about society's attitude towards the environment?

• Society is actively improving environmental conditions.

• Society is unaware of environmental issues.

• Society is willfully ignorant of environmental issues.

• Society is too focused on economic growth.

What rhetorical device is used in the example article to emphasize the critique?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Rhetorical questions

• Alliteration

Can first-person perspective be used in opinion articles?

• No, it is only allowed in Enem essays.

• Yes, but only in the conclusion.

• No, it is never allowed.

• Yes, if the exam allows it.

What is the purpose of using dashes in the example article?

• To indicate a pause

• To separate ideas

• To add an explanation

• To list items

What is the benefit of studying opinion articles for Enem essay preparation?

• They are identical in structure.

• They help in understanding critical language.

• They use the same topics.

• They require the same word count.