Opinion column some key terms
Thesis statement – central argument or position.
Tone – the writer’s attitude (e.g., critical, sarcastic, passionate).
Register – level of formality in language.
Rhetorical devices – techniques like repetition, parallelism, rhetorical questions.
Anecdote – short personal story used to illustrate a point.
Allusion – reference to well-known events, texts, or figures.
Counterargument – addressing and refuting opposing views.
Diction – word choice and its effect on tone and meaning.
Syntax – sentence structure and variation.
Bias – the author’s subjective stance or perspective.
Evidence / Examples – support for claims, often drawn from current events or statistics.