OPINION ESSAY STRUCTURE OF AN OPINION ESSAY OPENING

OPINION ESSAY

STRUCTURE OF AN OPINION ESSAY OPENING/ INTRODUCTION: Includes the topic and the author's opinion in a clear way BODY: Viewpoints and arguments supported by reasons or examples (two or three paragraphs) CLOSING/ CONCLUSION: The main points are summarized and the author restates his/her opinions in other words or makes a suggestion

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SOME TIPS Use a formal style Introduce the topic clearly Clear sentences (If possible) Introduce a rhetorical question in the opening Use several connectors of: Cause: because (of), due to, as a result of, one/ another reason for. . . is. . . Result: so, consequently, thus, as a result, as a consequence, for this reason, that is why. . . Purpose: in order to, so that, to. . . Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation

Don't. . . Don't use colloquial expressions Don't use short forms Don't give personal examples Don't beat about the bush (get straight to the point)

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS Many people think that. . . Secondly, … In addition, … It is clear that. . . I disagree In short, … In my view. . . To sum up, . . . I (firmly) believe that. . . In conclusion, … My opinion is that. . . However, … Despite this, … First of all, . . . In my opinion, however, …

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