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What is the primary purpose of an evaluative statement?
What is the primary purpose of an evaluative statement?
According to Hernandez et al. (2017), what is the characteristic of an evaluative statement?
According to Hernandez et al. (2017), what is the characteristic of an evaluative statement?
What is the first step in forming an evaluative statement, according to Belino (2017)?
What is the first step in forming an evaluative statement, according to Belino (2017)?
What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an evaluative statement?
What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an evaluative statement?
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What is the key principle in pointing out negatives in an evaluative statement?
What is the key principle in pointing out negatives in an evaluative statement?
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What is the characteristic of an assertion, according to Tiongson (2016)?
What is the characteristic of an assertion, according to Tiongson (2016)?
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What is the purpose of using hedges in stating counterclaims?
What is the purpose of using hedges in stating counterclaims?
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Which type of assertion is based on personal choice and cannot be objectively proven?
Which type of assertion is based on personal choice and cannot be objectively proven?
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What is the characteristic of a basic assertion, according to Literarydevices.net?
What is the characteristic of a basic assertion, according to Literarydevices.net?
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What is the purpose of an assertion in writing, according to Merriam-Webster?
What is the purpose of an assertion in writing, according to Merriam-Webster?
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What is a characteristic of a fact-based assertion?
What is a characteristic of a fact-based assertion?
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What is the benefit of using counterclaims in an argument?
What is the benefit of using counterclaims in an argument?
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What is the main purpose of a language assertion?
What is the main purpose of a language assertion?
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Which type of assertion is characterized by a firm tone and a threat of action?
Which type of assertion is characterized by a firm tone and a threat of action?
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What is a counterclaim, according to Tiongson (2016)?
What is a counterclaim, according to Tiongson (2016)?
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What is the typical structure of an emphatic assertion?
What is the typical structure of an emphatic assertion?
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What is the primary function of a language assertion in expressing negative feelings?
What is the primary function of a language assertion in expressing negative feelings?
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What is the main difference between an emphatic assertion and an escalating assertion?
What is the main difference between an emphatic assertion and an escalating assertion?
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Study Notes
Evaluative Statements
- A way to present a final judgement on an idea or issue, can be positive, negative, right or wrong, moral or immoral, supported by research or valid reasons.
- Used to show opinions, judgements, and points of view in a clear and concise manner.
- Presents a value judgement based on a set of criteria.
- Accord. to Hernandez et al. (2017), it is an objective and tactful way of reacting to a text.
Forming Evaluative Statements
- Begin with positives and keep feedback concise.
- When pointing out negatives, focus on the situation, not the person, and provide a solution or suggested improvement.
- Formulate assertions about the content and properties of a text, examining which ideas are facts or opinions, making inferences or conclusions, and assessing the overall quality of the text.
Assertions
- Accord. to Merriam-Webster, assertions are an act of asserting or something that is asserted, such as insistent and positive affirming, maintaining or defending, and a declaration that something is the case.
- A sentence that is either true or false.
- A stylistic approach or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact.
Types of Assertions
- Fact: a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or results of research.
- Convention: a way in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms.
- Opinion: based on facts but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.
- Preference: based on personal choice, thus they are subjective and cannot be objectively proven or logically attacked.
Types of Assertions (Literarydevices.net)
- Basic assertion: a simple and straightforward statement for expressing feelings, opinions, and beliefs.
- Emphatic assertion: conveys sympathy to someone, and usually has two parts: the first encompasses the recognition of the feelings or situations of the other person whilst the second is a statement that shows support for the other person’s viewpoint, feelings, or rights.
- Escalating assertion: occurs when someone is not able to give a response to a person's basic assertions, and therefore that person becomes firm about him or her.
- Language assertion: involves the first person pronoun “I” and is useful for expressing negative feelings, constructively laying emphasis on a person’s feelings of anger.
Counterclaims
- Accord. to Merriam-Webster, counterclaims are an opposing claim.
- Defined by Tiongson (2016) as made to rebut a previous claim providing a contrasting perspective to the main argument.
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Learn about evaluative statements, a way to present a final judgement on an idea or issue. Understand how to use them to show opinions, judgements, and points of view in a clear and concise manner. Discover how to present a value judgement based on a set of criteria.
