Lesson 9: Understanding an Opinion Essay

Question 1

A statement that can be tested by experimentation, observation, or research and shown to be true or untrue.

Answer 1

Facts

Question 2

A person’s belief, feeling, or judgment about something. It is a subjective or value judgment that cannot be proven.

Answer 2

Opinion

Question 3

A written work in which the writer expresses an opinion and supports that opinion with facts and examples.

Answer 3

Opinion essay

Question 4

The __________ does not
necessarily need to rely on hard
facts; it can, instead, rely on the
writer’s opinion only, provided
the writer can support his or her
opinions with compelling arguments.

Answer 4

Opinion essay

Question 5

What is the structure of an opinion essay?

Answer 5

1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion

Question 6

This is the first paragraph in
which you should introduce the topic and state your opinion clearly.

Answer 6

Introduction

Question 7

Consists of two or more paragraphs
presenting viewpoints supported by
reasons/examples.

Answer 7

Body

Question 8

This is the final paragraph which
summarizes/restates your
opinion using different words.
This should follow logically from the
examples you have given.

Answer 8

Conclusion