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The structure of an informative essay should include all of the following EXCEPT

  1. introduction

  2. conclusion

  3. body

  4. opposition

The correct answer is: opposition

An informative essay is a type of essay that provides factual information and does not attempt to persuade the reader. Therefore, the structure of an informative essay should provide information and support without including opposition or counterarguments. Including opposition would turn the essay into an argumentative one, which is not the purpose of an informative essay. Therefore, the structure should include the introduction, conclusion, and body, but not opposition.