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Evaluating Information in the Digital Age

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Evaluating Information in the Digital Age

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Which statement is considered a fact according to the text?

Opinions cannot be proven.

The best school is located in Cleveland, Ohio.

My school is the best school ever.

My school is located in Cleveland, Ohio. (correct)

What distinguishes an opinion from a fact?

Opinions can be proven.

Opinions are subjective and cannot be proven. (correct)

Facts can be disproven.

Facts are always positive statements.

Why is it important to differentiate between facts, persuasion, and informed opinions when analyzing information?

To persuade readers to believe everything they read.

To determine what information is accurate and believable. (correct)

To confuse the readers.

To make information more complex.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

'Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.' Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if writers present opinions as facts in nonfiction?

It confuses readers about what is true or false. Signup and view all the answers

How has technology influenced access to information according to the text?

Technology has saturated society with information and made it easily accessible. Signup and view all the answers

'My favorite color is blue.' Is this statement a fact or an opinion?

'Blue is my favorite color.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between facts and opinions?

Facts are always true, while opinions are personal beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of persuasion uses experts or famous people to support an argument?

Big names Signup and view all the answers

How does pathos appeal to the audience in persuasion?

By appealing to the audience's emotions Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an informed opinion?

It includes evidence and knowledge on the subject. Signup and view all the answers

In which form of persuasion is a sense of urgency created by stressing a short time frame?

Kairos Signup and view all the answers

What is one common form of persuasion used in advertising that relies on facts and data to support claims?

Logos Signup and view all the answers

Where would you most likely find informed opinions written by experts in a specific field?

Academic journals Signup and view all the answers

'Limited time only', 'Black Friday Sale', and 'Fourth of July Savings' are examples of which persuasive technique?

'Kairos' Signup and view all the answers