250+ Category: Opinion Writing Prompts
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Books That Shaped You
Write about a book you read in the past that significantly affected your perspectives or beliefs.
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Animal Rights and Ethics
Write about your opinion on the ethical aspects of using animals for scientific research.
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Professional Ethics
Discuss your opinion on the ethical responsibilities in your profession or a profession you admire.
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The Impact of Fake News
Discuss the ethics behind ‘fake news’ and form an opinion on its impact on the society.
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Ethical Dilemmas
Write about an ethical dilemma you faced and how it influenced your opinion on that matter.
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The Plastic Paradox
Explain your stance on the use of plastic and the harm it does to our environment.
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Reviving Endangered Species
Present your opinion on whether or not we should prioritize helping endangered species come back from the brink and why.
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The Carbon Footprint Quandary
Write individually and as a society, we can reduce our carbon footprints.
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Climate Change Skepticism
Write an argument on why some individuals and groups are skeptical about climate change.
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Effects of Standardized Testing
Write about the impact that standardized testing has on student achievement.
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Homework, Help or Hindrance?
Argue for or against the effectiveness of homework in advancing student learning.
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Technology in the Classroom
Share your views on the growing role of technology in today’s education system.
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The Value of School Uniforms
Write an opinion piece on whether school uniforms should be mandatory or not.
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The Role of Cryptocurrency
Provide your opinion on the role cryptocurrency plays in the current financial system.
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Dissecting Financial Literacy
Express your views on the importance of financial literacy in today’s world.
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The Pros and Cons of a Cashless Society
Discuss your opinion on the ongoing transition towards a cashless society.
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Deciphering Economic Inequality
Opine about economic inequality in your country or the global stage.
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Climate Change and Responsibility
Discuss who should bear the most burden in the fight against climate change; developed or developing nations?
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Ethics of Animal Testing
Debate whether animal testing for medical and cosmetic research is necessary.
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Unlocking Creative Spaces
Write about your favorite spot for unlocking creativity and why it inspires you.
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Travelling through Tastes
Describe your opinion about different cultural cuisines you have tried, and their effect on your palate.
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Expression Through Art
Detail how a particular form of art serves as an outlet for personal expression and dive into its therapeutic attributes.
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The Great Debate: Art vs. Craft
Argue for or against the separation of art and craft in terms of hierarchy and value.
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Role of Art in Society
Investigate the role and importance of art in society, using a few historical or contemporary examples for support.
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The Art of Critique
Write a detailed review of a recent art exhibition, art film, or live performance that you attended.
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Artistic Influence
Discuss an artist who has greatly influenced you and evaluate their impact on your personal and artistic growth.
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Fictional Morality Check
Conjure up a fictional world and an accompanying moral dilemma within it. Write about the character grappling with this dilemma.
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The Morality Spectrum
Identify a moral issue which elicits strong opinions, then write a dialogue between two characters on opposite sides of the spectrum.
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The Power of Empathy
Imagine walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. Choose an individual whose beliefs, lifestyle or profession radically contrasts your own.
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Unpacking Biases
Reflect on a bias or prejudice you hold, no matter how small, and attempt to trace its source.
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Genre Stereotypes
Write about stereotypes associated with fans of certain music genres and discuss their validity.
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The Love-Hate Dynamic
Identify a music genre you have a love-hate relationship with and delve into the specifics.
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Unpacking a Genre
Choose a music genre you don’t typically enjoy, and try to fathom why others might like it.
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Genre’s Impact on Mood
Write about how different music genres affect your emotions or state of mind.