Question

Which of these is an example of the kind of claim that would go in an opinion essay?

A. Myths are like movies that happen inside my head.
B. Myths are the only kind of story I don't like to read. They're boring.
C. Myths can teach you how people used to think about the world and about human life.
D. Myths are fun to read because the characters usually have special powers.

Answer 1

Answer: Which of these is an example of the kind of claim that would go in an opinion essay?

B. Myths are the only kind of story I don't like to read. They're boring.

Explanation: An opinion essay presents the writer's personal viewpoint on a particular topic. Option B is the best example of a claim that would go in an opinion essay because it clearly expresses the writer's negative opinion about myths being boring.