Summary and Opinion Writing Flashcards
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Which revision improves this vague opinion: 'Social media has good and bad effects.'
Answer: While social media fosters global connection, its role in spreading misinformation poses a significant public health risk.
Naming specific benefits and harms creates a concrete, arguable opinion rather than a vague both-sides statement.
What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in an opinion paragraph?
Answer: To restate the paragraph's main point and reinforce how the evidence supports it
A concluding sentence ties the paragraph's evidence back to its central claim, completing the argument before moving on.
When two sources disagree, how should a summary handle this?
Answer: Present both perspectives accurately and note the disagreement
An objective summary of conflicting sources presents both viewpoints fairly without letting personal bias determine what is included.
Which of the following best describes the 'claim-evidence-reasoning' structure?
Answer: Make a claim, provide supporting evidence, and explain how the evidence supports the claim
Claim-evidence-reasoning is a core argumentative pattern where each element builds logically on the previous one.
A summary that uses 'I think' and 'In my opinion' throughout is problematic because:
Answer: It inserts subjective judgment into what should be a neutral account of the source
Opinion markers shift the focus from the source's ideas to the writer's reactions, breaking the neutrality required of a summary.
Which strategy helps vary sentence structure in opinion writing?
Answer: Mixing short declarative sentences with longer complex ones
Varying sentence length and structure improves readability and demonstrates writing sophistication valued in placement tests.
In VEPT opinion writing, which response would score highest for task completion?
Answer: A response that clearly states a position and supports it with at least two specific reasons
VEPT scoring rewards responses that directly address the prompt with a clear stance and adequate developed support.