- Ontario Secondary School Literacy Writing an Opinion Piece Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the primary difference between a fact and an opinion?
Answer: A fact can be verified with evidence; an opinion expresses a personal belief
Facts are verifiable; opinions express personal beliefs or judgments.
A student wants to establish credibility in an opinion piece. Which strategy is most effective?
Answer: Citing specific, credible sources and acknowledging complexity
Citing credible sources and acknowledging complexity demonstrates knowledge and builds credibility.
Which organizational structure is most appropriate for an opinion piece?
Answer: Introduction with thesis, body with evidence, counterarguments, and conclusion
The standard structure provides a clear, logical framework for presenting and defending an opinion.
In an opinion piece about arts education, which evidence would be LEAST effective?
Answer: 'Arts education is important because I like art class'
Personal preference does not demonstrate broader significance or provide verifiable support.
A student writes: 'Volunteering should be mandatory because it teaches responsibility, builds community connections, and develops empathy.' What rhetorical device is used?
Answer: The rule of three (tricolon)
Three parallel reasons use the rule of three for memorability and persuasion.
Which revision improves 'Cell phones in schools are bad'?
Answer: Unrestricted cell phone use in classrooms undermines student focus and diminishes learning quality.
This revision specifies the problem and provides specific consequences.