Opinion Piece (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
What is the main goal of an opinion piece?
What is the main goal of an opinion piece?
To clearly present your stance on a topic
What qualities should an effective headline have?
What qualities should an effective headline have?
Bold, direct, and punchy
What should you end your introduction with?
What should you end your introduction with?
Your main argument or thesis statement
How many paragraphs should your main body section consist of?
How many paragraphs should your main body section consist of?
Three to four well-developed paragraphs
In the Point-Evidence-Explanation approach, what comes after presenting evidence?
In the Point-Evidence-Explanation approach, what comes after presenting evidence?
Explain how evidence connects to viewpoint
What common mistake should you avoid in your conclusion?
What common mistake should you avoid in your conclusion?
Simply restating your introduction
How should your tone and voice sound throughout the piece?
How should your tone and voice sound throughout the piece?
Confident, passionate, and sincere
What three types of appeals make opinion pieces most effective?
What three types of appeals make opinion pieces most effective?
Logos, pathos, and ethos
What register should you aim for in your opinion piece?
What register should you aim for in your opinion piece?
Formal yet engaging
Why should you address opposing viewpoints in your piece?
Why should you address opposing viewpoints in your piece?
To show maturity and strengthen argument
What approach to argument quantity is recommended?
What approach to argument quantity is recommended?
Three strong arguments beat six weak ones
What types of support should you include in your main body?
What types of support should you include in your main body?
Personal experiences, current events, culture