Opinion Essay Tasks
The rising trend of adapting Japanese manga into live action films has been poorly received by fans of the genre, who feel the movies lack the quality of the comics.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the 21st century, artificial intelligence (A.I.) software now allows users to generate complex art by simply inputting a few keywords into the programs. Many people believe this technology is ruining the creativity artists offer society.
To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Many dog owners believe smaller dog breeds, such as bulldogs, poodles, chihuahuas and shih tzus, make better companions in big cities than larger canines.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Advantage Disadvantage Essay Tasks
In the current video game market, developers are releasing games in an ‘early access’ format. Players can buy said games before their final version is released. On the other hand, the sale of a game in an alpha/beta phase, before the final product is finished, is not always well received by consumers.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of releasing a video game early?
NBA teams can select new players to participate for the first time, as young as 19 years old, through the NBA draft. Even though there is a lottery for pick order, clubs that had worse records the previous season get to choose before better teams, letting bad teams draft good players.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the NBA draft?
Professionals employed as wedding planners handle all of the preparations for a happy couple’s special day. In today’s world, it’s typical for couples to pay for assistance rather than try to handle everything on their own.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a wedding planner?
Solution Essay Tasks
With a plethora of streaming services available, consumers are finding it difficult to afford and/or choose between which platforms, and how many, to pay for.
What are the consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?
At the box office, DC comic movie adaptions severely lag behind Marvel studios in terms of audience reception and both international and domestic gross.
Why is this the case? What solutions can you offer?
Discussion Essay Tasks
Nowadays, many movie studios release films simultaneously, with a theatrical run at the cinema or for purchase through a streaming service at home. Some moviegoers prefer the theater, while others enjoy immediate access on a tv or similar device.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The most popular social networking app right now is TikTok. While some parents believe it could be detrimental to their children’s mental health, others assert that it could raise their self-esteem.
Discuss both sides.
The European Super League, a proposed competition between the biggest football teams across Europe, was met by condemnation by fans as it would have a profound effect on their domestic leagues. Football club owners, however, said it would provide more competitive matches on a regular basis.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think fashion designers who create clothing using elements of another country’s traditional attire are guilty of cultural appropriation. Others say designers are not trying to offend, but rather honoring another country’s fashion history.
Discuss both sides.
Streaming giant Netflix commonly chooses to grow their library of new tv shows as opposed to renewing seasons of already established series. While some customers enjoy a constant selection of new shows, others prefer their favorites not be cancelled.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Direct/Double Question Essay Tasks
Crowdfunding platforms, such as Kickstarter, allow indie game creators to develop and fund their video games using consumer funding rather than corporate investment.
Do you think it’s fair for fans to support indie games on crowdfunding platforms?
What makes an indie game successful?
Many video game developers now offer quality games for free – the business model, however, utilizes ‘p2w,’ also known as ‘pay-to-win.’ Players enjoying free games have the option to purchase in game benefits with real world money, giving them an advantage over the strictly free-to-play players.
Do you believe that this business model is fair for everyone?
Why do some players spend excessive amounts of money on p2w games?