152+ ‘Opinion’ Writing Prompts
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Cognitive Dissonance Dilemma
Pen an opinion piece about a situation where you experienced cognitive dissonance and how you resolved it.
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Family Divides
Explore a situation where differences in opinion or lifestyle between you and your family have caused tension.
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Interstellar Exploration: Ethical Dilemma
Give your opinion on the ethics of colonizing other planets.
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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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Starting a Green Revolution
Write an opinion piece advocating for more environmental awareness and actions in your school.
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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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Safety Measures in Vehicles
Express your opinion on how efficient current safety measures implemented in vehicles are.
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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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Viral Love Confession
Imagine that you accidentally sent a snap meant for your best friend confessing your love to your crush and it…
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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…
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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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Life Beyond Earth
Do you think there’s life on other planets? Why or why not? Write about what you believe these extraterrestrial beings…
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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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Predictive Opinions
Analyze a contentious issue likely to hit the courtroom in the next ten years and articulate a legal opinion on…
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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…
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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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Undercover Love
What happens when your superhero falls in love with someone who despises their alter ego?
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Storybook Stardom
If you could be any character from a storybook for one day, who would you choose to be and why?
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The Easter Market Frenzy
Create an opinion-based article on the commercial hype surrounding Easter, contrasted with its religious importance.
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Superhero Legislation
Describe the implementation of a new regulation that requires superheroes to reveal their true identities.
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Hashtag Heroism
A new hashtag related to your superhero’s deeds is trending. What is it about and how does it affect the…
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An Overlooked Love
Write about a character who falls in love with the person everyone around them seems to despise.
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Ageing Population Dilemma
Pen down your opinions on how an ageing population might affect our society.
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Climate Change Disruption
Write about your opinion on how climate change is disrupting societal norms.
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The War of Differences
Write a story about a world split in two – one side supports the AI uprising, the other opposes it.
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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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Should Juveniles be tried as Adults?
Discuss whether adolescent offenders committing heinous crimes should receive punishment equivalent to adult criminals.
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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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Zombie Rights Activists
Write a story from the perspective of a zombie rights activist working to change public opinion and establish laws to…
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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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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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The Mash-Up Culture
Reflect on elements of different cultures that have been adopted into your own culture and share your opinion of this…
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Coolest Animal Traits
Choose your favorite animal and describe what makes it the coolest in your opinion.
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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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Renaissance of Animation
Write about the growing popularity and evolution of animation in film and entertainment.
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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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Education Evolution
Share your opinion about the evolution of education systems and how it’s preparing or failing the next generation.
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The Future of Rights
In your opinion, what might be the next major step or challenge in advancing human rights across the globe?
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Universal Yet Personal
Identify a human right which you feel is often overlooked or ignored, and discuss why it deserves more attention.
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Technology and Privacy
Present your opinion on the balance between technology advancement and user privacy in the digital age.
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World Hunger Perspective
Write your opinion piece on the ongoing issue of world hunger and outline solutions you deem viable.
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Best Season Debate
Write an opinion piece about your favorite season and tell why you think it’s the best.
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Tech and Privacy
Discuss your opinion on whether we pay too high a price in terms of privacy for using technology.
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Mystery in the Sky
Write a news report on an unexplained phenomenon witnessed by a whole town. This could be a UFO, a sudden…
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The Tech-nature Balance
Explain your point of view on whether technology is a friend or foe to nature.
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Forest Preservation or Utilization
Write about the trade-off between preserving forests and utilizing them for resources.
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The Green Debate
Write about your opinion on global warming and how it should or should not be prioritized.
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The Role of Policy in Migration
Discuss one policy related to migration and share your opinion on its effectiveness and potential improvements.
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Humanizing Migration
Tell a story from the perspective of an immigrant or refugee, giving your personal opinion on the issue.
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Biased Media Narratives
Discuss your views on media bias and its impact on society’s perception of the truth.
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The Power of Advertisement
Give your opinion on how advertisements influence our buying decisions and lifestyle choices.
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Talking Food Fiesta
The vegetables in your fridge start talking one day. Write a conversation between three different types of vegetables.
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The Ideal Ending
Formulate an alternative ending for a book you’ve read which you believe would have been a better conclusion.
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Adaptation Lens
Choose a book that has been adapted into a movie or a TV series and share your opinion on how…
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The Elephant Versus Rhinoceros Debate
Write a story where you and your kindergarten friend have differing opinions on whether elephants or rhinos are better.
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Erroneous Judgement
Write about a character who makes a snap judgement about someone that ultimately breeds conflict.
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Opinions and Interpersonal Relationships
Explain a situation where your opinion had an impact on your relationship.
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The Power of Personal Perspective
Reflect on a specific moment where your opinion greatly influenced a decision you had to make.
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Book Reviewer
Choose a favorite book and write a review on it, discussing your favorite parts, characters, and what you learned from…
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“Sibling Stand-offs”
Share an anecdote about a hilarious debacle or heated argument you once had with your sibling.
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Decoding Propaganda
Select a piece of historical propaganda and analyze its purpose, effectiveness, and ethical issues.
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Echoes of Cultural Exchange
Discuss the impacts of cultural exchange throughout history, focusing on one instance that you believe had a dramatic effect.
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Redefining the Conquerors
Write about a historical conquest from the perspective of the conqueror, expressing their reasons and motivations.
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The Role of Mental Health
Share your opinion on the importance of mental health in overall wellness.
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Exploring Dietary Opinions
Write about your personal opinion on different dietary lifestyles such as veganism, paleo, or intermittent fasting.
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Scientific Methodology: Helpful or Hindrance?
Evaluate the effectiveness of the scientific method in validating theories or hypotheses.
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Evaluating Factual Evidence
Consider a popular scientific theory, opinion or fact. Discuss the evidence supporting it and outline your own opinion on the…
