250+ Category: Opinion Writing Prompts
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Envisioning Climate Change
Imagine what the world will look like in 50 years if the current rate of climate change continues.
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Climate Change and Future Generations
Write about your concerns for future generations in the face of ongoing climate change.
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The Personal Impact of Climate Change
Consider how climate change has personally impacted your life, whether directly or indirectly.
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Observational Astronomy versus Theoretical Astronomy
Write about which branch of astronomy you feel is more significant and why.
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Interstellar Exploration: Ethical Dilemma
Give your opinion on the ethics of colonizing other planets.
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Speed of Light: A Cosmic Speed Limit?
Argue for or against the idea that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Write about your opinion on the possibility of extraterrestrial life in the universe.
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The Great Debate: Pluto’s Planet Status
Give your stance on whether Pluto should be reclassified as a planet.
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Video Game Controversies
Write about a controversy in the gaming world that sparked your interest or concern.
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Impact of Video Games
Discuss the impact that a particular video game or video games in general have had on your life.
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Safety Measures in Vehicles
Express your opinion on how efficient current safety measures implemented in vehicles are.
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Public Transport vs. Private Vehicles
Argue your preference between public transport and private vehicles for daily commute.
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Preserving the Classics
Are classic cars worth preserving or should they be replaced by more efficient models?
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Automotive Evolution
Share your thoughts on the growth and development of the automobile industry over the years.
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A Better World
Imagine that you are given the authority to change one aspect of the world to make it better. Detail what you would change and why.
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Bias Buster
Identify a topic about which you feel strongly biased. Consider arguments that could challenge this bias and elaborate on them.
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A Letter to the Editor
Imagine that a newspaper has published an article with which you strongly disagree. Write a letter to the editor expressing your opinion.
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Unpopular Opinion
Choose an opinion you hold that is generally unpopular or against the mainstream mindset.
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Defending Opposing Views
Consider a controversial topic and argue from the viewpoint that opposes your own.
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Cuisine Chronicles
Write an opinion piece on how experiencing different cuisines during your travels has influenced your perception of food.
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Beyond Language Barriers
Narrate an instance where you had a meaningful connection with someone who spoke a different language during your travels.
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Uncharted Horizons
Discuss a time when you traveled to a place that turned out to be completely different from what you expected it to be.
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The Beauty of Differences
Write about experiencing a cultural tradition foreign to your own and how that has shaped your view of the world.
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Predictive Opinions
Analyze a contentious issue likely to hit the courtroom in the next ten years and articulate a legal opinion on it.
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Stance of Dissent
Write a dissenting opinion on a hypothetical case where you strongly disagree with the majority opinion.
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Empathy in Legalese
Write a legal opinion that is packed with jargon, then rewrite it with empathy in a way a layperson would understand.
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View from the Bench
Imagine you are a Supreme Court Justice delivering a groundbreaking majority opinion on a contemporary controversial issue.
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Unpicking Precedents
Choose a landmark legal case that set a significant precedent and explain how your approach would have differed.
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Interfaith Perspective
Share your thoughts on understanding and respecting religions different from your own.
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Divinity in Everyday Life
Reflect on and write about instances where you’ve seen or experienced something divine or spiritual in day-to-day life.
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Faith Through Crisis
Describe a time when your faith or spirituality was tested during a crisis and how it helped you cope.
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The Nature of Evil
Discuss your beliefs regarding the concept of evil in relation to your spiritual or religious views.
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Ageing Population Dilemma
Pen down your opinions on how an ageing population might affect our society.
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Intersection of Technology and Privacy
Give your viewpoint on whether technology is becoming an invasion of privacy.
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Climate Change Disruption
Write about your opinion on how climate change is disrupting societal norms.
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Trans Narratives
Write about the importance of including transgender narratives in mainstream media.
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Public Spaces & Identity
Write about how public spaces can be more inclusive of varying sexual orientations and gender identities.
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The Name Effect
Write about the significance and effect of preferred names and pronouns in gender identity.
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Psychology of Groupthink
Describe a situation in which you fell into the ‘groupthink’ trap and how it affected your opinion.
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Emotion Versus Rationality
Share an instance where your emotional responses dictated your opinions rather than logic.
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Impact of Conditioning
Reflect on a belief or opinion you held due to societal conditioning and how it changed over time.
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Perspective in Perception
Analyze a situation where your perception of an event was drastically different from others.
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Existentialist Cafe
Write about a philosophical discussion you would have with an existentialist in a cafe.
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The Philosophy of Time
Write about your opinion regarding time – is it linear, cyclical, or something completely different?
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The Influence of Media on Family Lives
Opine about the role media plays in shaping family values and child behavior.
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Quantity versus Quality Time
Express your thoughts on the importance of spending physically abundant versus emotionally rich time with children.
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Familial Interactions
Discuss how the dynamics in your family of origin might influence your parenting style.
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Cell Phones and Children
Write your opinion about an appropriate age for children to have their own cell phones.
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Legacy and Life’s Worth
Write about the legacy you hope to leave behind and your thoughts on what makes a life well-lived.
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Active Ageing
Write about the challenges and opportunities of staying active in your older years, physically, socially and mentally.
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Embracing Retirement
Write about your vision of an ideal retirement, what plans you have, and how you aim to fulfil them.
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Perspectives on Ageing
Write about your current perspective on aging, your fears or excitement, upcoming changes and your preparedness.
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The Protest Behind the Paint
Explore the growing trend of modern art being used as a medium for social and political activism.
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Art and Accessibility
Write on the argument that art, especially modern art, has become too elitist.
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Influence of Technology in Modern Art
Discuss your opinions on how technology has influenced modern art and the growth of digital art.
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Modern Art: Masterpiece or Mess?
Write about your personal thoughts on whether modern art is a masterpiece or a mess.
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Language Barriers and Connections
Consider the role language plays in shaping cultural identity and relationships between cultures.
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Under a Cultural Lens
Choose a unique or particular cultural practice from around the world and express your thoughts on it.
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The Mash-Up Culture
Reflect on elements of different cultures that have been adopted into your own culture and share your opinion of this amalgamation.
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Embrace or Resist?
Consider a cultural practice from your own culture that you disagree with. Write about if it should be altered or abandoned and why.
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Cultural Norms Across Borders
Write about cultural practices different from your own that you have experienced or learned about.
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Sportsmanship vs. Winning
Write about the balance between the pursuit of victory and maintaining good sportsmanship.
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Behind The Medals
Express your thoughts on how performance-enhancing drugs have affected the integrity of sports.
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Breaking Barriers in Sports
Write about a barrier or social issue in sports that you feel is an important topic of discussion.
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The Greatest of All Time
Discuss an athlete who you consider the greatest in their field, justifying your point of view.
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Choosing Sides
Write about a time when your favorite sports team lost a crucial game and how it affected you.
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Renaissance of Animation
Write about the growing popularity and evolution of animation in film and entertainment.
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Influential Performances
Write about a performance in film or entertainment that has deeply impacted you.
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The Social Media Conundrum
Express your opinion on the impact of social media on interactions, privacy and mental health.
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The Future of Education
Give your perspective on how technology will change education in the future.
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AI: Blessing or Curse
Present your stance about whether Artificial Intelligence is a boon or bane for society.
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Technology and Ethics
Write about a time when you questioned the ethics behind a tech innovation or usage.
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Life After Pets
Reflect on the life-changing impact of losing a pet. How did this loss affect you and how did you cope?
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The Communication Bridge
Narrate about communication with your pet. Do you believe a mutual understanding exists between you and your pet?
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Exotic Pets: Unconventional Love
Argue for or against keeping exotic pets. What are the pros and cons?
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Pet Adoption Experience
Narrate your experience with adopting a pet. Did you face any challenges? What was the most rewarding part?
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Canine vs Feline
Write about why you prefer dogs to cats, or vice versa, and explore what factors feed into this preference.
