Week 11. lecture 31
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This document provides information and guidance about writing an opinion essay. It explains that an opinion essay presents a formal argument for a particular viewpoint using reasons and counterarguments. It recommends brainstorming potential opinions and evidence before writing an introduction, body, and conclusion. Useful language for expressing opinion is also listed, such as "I opine" and words for introducing contrasting views or concluding. The document directs readers to a sample opinion essay and provides vocabulary words.
Week 11. lecture 31
- 1. Opinion Essays Week 11: Lecture 31 Zafar Ullah, Air University, Islamabad, zafarullah76@gmail.com
- 2. Opinion Essay • It presents opinions • Formal • Reasons for having a particular opinion • Counter narrative • Introduction • Body • Conclusion 2
- 3. Brainstorming • Think, read, discuss on the topic • Make a list of for or against opinions • Quotations • Transitional words • Topic sentence • Well developed 3
- 4. Useful Language • Expressive • Elaborative • Full of examples • Express opinion (use frequently) I opine, I posit, as far as I am concerned, My viewpoint is, As I consider, I think, I suggest, • Introduce contrasting viewpoint • Concluding sentence 4
- 5. Read Sample Opinion Essay • https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing /advanced-c1/an-opinion-essay 5
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- 8. Vocabulary 106. Raconteur: A person who excels in telling ANECDOTES Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian who was a renowned RACONTEUR. 107. Iconoclast: A person who attacks and ridicules cherished figures, ideas, and institutions 108. Dilettante: An amateur or dabbler; a person with a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge. 109. Partisan: A supporter of a person, party, or cause; a person with strong and perhaps biased beliefs. 110. Mentor: An advisor; teacher; guide ACOLYTE: A devoted follower 8
- 9. Cont… 111. Demagogue: A leader who appeals to the fears, emotions, and prejudices of the populace 112. Automaton: A self-operating machine; a mindless follower; a person who acts in a mechanical fashion. 113. Recluse: A person who leads a secluded or solitary life 114. Bungler: Someone who is clumsy or INEPT; a person who makes mistakes because of incompetence 115. Clairvoyant: Having the supposed power to see objects and events that cannot be perceived with the five traditional senses; a SEER 9
- 10. Thank You Office Make Presentation much more fun 10