Starter quiz
- What is the 'form' of a piece of writing?
- using words in a quick and inventive way
- the type of text being written ✓
- the tone of a piece of writing
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- In an opinion article, what kind of tone would you expect to find?
- chatty
- sombre
- persuasive ✓
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- What do we mean by the word 'structure' when we talk about the structure of a text?
- the tone of voice that is used in the text
- the way the text is organised ✓
- the language devices the writer uses
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- What is being described here: 'The attitude your words imply - the way in which you say something.'?
- 'tone' ✓
- Which of the following is not an example of a persuasive device?
- anecdote
- humour
- statistics
- personification ✓
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- What method is being used in the following sentence: “You never forget your first horror film.”?
- anecdote ✓
- voice
- personification
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Exit quiz
- What is the purpose of an opinion piece?
- to inform
- to persuade ✓
- to instruct
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- Why are engaging openings so important when writing an opinion article?
- it hooks your reader in ✓
- it shows your opinion is correct
- it begins to get your reader onside ✓
- it allows you to show off your writing skills
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- What is being implied in the following sentence about watching horror films: “Terrifying, utterly terrifying, but, of course thrilling, so very thrilling.”?
- they are scary but they are also enjoyable ✓
- they are scary and they are not enjoyable
- they aren't scary and not enjoyable
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- Match the key terms to their definitions.
- impactful⇔memorable and significant ✓
- imply⇔to indicate the truth about something ✓
- viewpoint⇔a person’s opinion or perspective ✓
- reinforce⇔to strengthen or further support something ✓
- conundrum⇔a confusing and difficult-to-answer problem ✓
- What is being described here: 'Revisiting an idea at the end of your writing that was included at the start.'?
- 'mirroring' ✓
- How can you create an impactful ending to your opinion piece?
- Present a counter-argument to leave the reader with something to consider.
- Return to an earlier image or idea from the beginning, again at the end. ✓
- Leave your reader with a moral conundrum to consider. ✓
- Repeat the same paragraph that you used for your opening, again at the end.
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Key learning points
- You can create an engaging opening by using humour, or creating a shared experience with your reader.
- In an opinion piece, your message is your opinion.
- In an opinion piece, it is important to get the reader onside, so that they are more likely to internalise your message.
- The ending of your opinion piece should bring together the threads of your argument and reinforce your viewpoint.
- You can create an impactful ending by using mirroring and/or leaving your reader with a moral conundrum to consider.
Common misconception
Students often rush the ending of their work - particularly if they are writing in timed conditions.
The ending is arguably the most important part of the piece of writing. Students need to leave their reader with a clear message that is memorable. The ending ties together the threads of the argument and reinforces the writer's viewpoint.
Keywords
Impactful - memorable and significant.
To imply - to indicate the truth about something without explicitly saying it.
Viewpoint - a person’s opinion or perspective on something.
To reinforce - to strengthen or further support something - in this context - an idea.
Conundrum - a confusing and difficult-to-answer problem or question.
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