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3. Write an opinion statement.
Follow this simple formula to help you write a strong opinion statement.
Helpful Hint
Opinions that include absolute words—such as all, best, every, never, none, or worst—may be difficult to support. For example, an exaggerated opinion statement like “All oil drilling on land and sea should be stopped immediately” would be impossible to support.
4. Support your opinion.
Support or defend your opinion with clear, provable facts. Otherwise your reader won’t accept your argument. Note the following supporting facts.