Opinion essay, Apuntes de Idioma Inglés

¡Descarga Opinion essay y más Apuntes en PDF de Idioma Inglés solo en Docsity! Opinion essay Opinion essay is a formal piece of essay writing which presents the author’s point of view on a particular subject supported by reasons and examples. The opposing viewpoint is also suggested, it goes with arguments that show that it is unconvincing. A Successful Opinion Essay Consists of: An introduction where the topic and the author’s opinion are stated clearly. A main body where viewpoints supported by reasons are presented in several paragraphs. This section has also the opposing viewpoint which is proved to be unconvincing. A conclusion where the main points of the essay are summarized and the author’s opinion is restated in other words. Useful Tips for Writing an Opinion Essay: Decide your opinion as for the topic discussed Make a list of viewpoints and reasons supporting your point of view Write well-developed paragraphs Use linking words and phrases to join the sentences and the paragraphs within the text Start each paragraph with a topic sentence Apply to the Following Techniques to Start and Finish Your Opinion Essays: Address to the reader directly Start with a quotation Start with a thought provoking or rhetorical question Refer to some striking or unusual fact, idea or situation Use the Following Expressions to Give Your Opinion: As far as I am concerned, … I am (not) convinced that … In my opinion/view … My opinion is that … I (firmly)believe … I (definitely) feel/think that … I am inclined to believe that … Basic Doe’s in Writing Opinion Essays: Write in a formal style Introduce the topic clearly State clear topic sentences Use generalizations Use quotations Basic Dont’s in Writing an Opinion Essay: Don’t use colloquial expressions Don’t use short forms Don’t use emotive vocabulary Don’t use over-generalizations Don’t use statistics without proper referencing Don’t give personal examples