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Opinion piece

An opinion piece is something that someone writes to express their own thoughts and feelings about something. It's usually found in newspapers or magazines, but can also be on websites.

Imagine you and your friend both have a favorite color. You might write a letter to your newspaper to tell everyone why your favorite color is the best. That's an opinion piece!

Just like how you have your own favorite color, people have their own thoughts and ideas about lots of things like politics, movies, or sports. An opinion piece lets them share those thoughts with the world.

Sometimes, people might disagree with what's in an opinion piece. That's okay! Everyone is allowed to have their own opinions. It's important to listen to all sides of a conversation and decide what you think for yourself.
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