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See the examples below.

 In spite of all of the agency the children display during the Neverland
scenes, I would argue that this film is adult centered.
 The picture of the old man in this story is interesting because the old

man is dressed rather uniquely. I think that this shows interpellation
because it shows that strange people dress differently from normal
people.

Here are a few common language expressions that can be used to share your
thoughts in a reaction essay. For examples:
 I think that …

 I believe …
 I assert that …

 I feel that …
 I assume that …
 I would argue that …
 It seems to me that …

 I’m convinced that …

If you want to make your statement stronger, you can use an adverb or
adjective. For examples:
 I really think …

 I strongly believe …
 I truly feel …

Exercise 7 Using language expressions to share opinions

Look at the excerpts of articles below. Use language expressions to share
your opinions about the following topics.
1. There are more cars on the road, driving at faster speeds for longer distances,
than ever before. This makes the roads of today significantly more dangerous

than those of just 20 years ago. Car accidents are a leading cause of death
and serious injuries among small children. Data from the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration points to a 67% reduction in the risk of serious

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