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Which of the following best describes the key difference between a fact and an opinion?
Which of the following best describes the key difference between a fact and an opinion?
- Facts are expressed using connotative language, while opinions use denotative language.
- Facts are always complex, while opinions are always simple.
- Facts can be proven with evidence, while opinions are based on beliefs or feelings. (correct)
- Opinions are objective and universally accepted, while facts are subjective.
Consider the statement: 'This new phone is easy to use.' What makes this statement an opinion rather than a fact?
Consider the statement: 'This new phone is easy to use.' What makes this statement an opinion rather than a fact?
- The statement can be verified by customer reviews.
- The statement includes a proper noun.
- The statement relates to a technological device.
- The term 'easy' is subjective and depends on individual perception. (correct)
Which statement is the LEAST likely to be classified as an opinion?
Which statement is the LEAST likely to be classified as an opinion?
- Chocolate ice cream tastes better than vanilla.
- Summer is the best season of the year.
- The Mona Lisa is the most overrated painting in the world.
- The Earth orbits the Sun. (correct)
A historian states, 'The United States was justified in entering World War II.' What aspect of this statement makes it an opinion?
A historian states, 'The United States was justified in entering World War II.' What aspect of this statement makes it an opinion?
Which of the following exemplifies the use of denotative language, making it more indicative of a factual statement?
Which of the following exemplifies the use of denotative language, making it more indicative of a factual statement?
Which of the following statements best describes the key difference between a factual statement and an opinion?
Which of the following statements best describes the key difference between a factual statement and an opinion?
Consider the statement: 'The Mona Lisa is the most beautiful painting in the world.' Based on the criteria for distinguishing facts from opinions, why is this statement an opinion?
Consider the statement: 'The Mona Lisa is the most beautiful painting in the world.' Based on the criteria for distinguishing facts from opinions, why is this statement an opinion?
Which question is most helpful in determining if a statement is a fact?
Which question is most helpful in determining if a statement is a fact?
According to the guidelines, which of the following statements is most likely a fact?
According to the guidelines, which of the following statements is most likely a fact?
A historian claims, 'The invention of the printing press greatly accelerated the spread of knowledge.' What is the most appropriate way to classify this statement?
A historian claims, 'The invention of the printing press greatly accelerated the spread of knowledge.' What is the most appropriate way to classify this statement?
Flashcards
Fact
Fact
A statement that can be proven true or false with objective evidence.
Opinion
Opinion
A statement reflecting personal beliefs, feelings, or judgments, not provable as true or false.
Fact Test Question 1
Fact Test Question 1
To test if a statement is a fact: Can it be proven true or false?
Opinion Test Question
Opinion Test Question
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Denotative
Denotative
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What is an Opinion?
What is an Opinion?
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What is a Fact?
What is a Fact?
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Connotative Language
Connotative Language
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Denotative Language
Denotative Language
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Opinion vs. Fact
Opinion vs. Fact
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Study Notes
- An opinion expresses a belief, idea, or emotion and is not provable.
- Opinions are subjective and based on personal perception rather than objective truth.
- Opinions can be defended with evidence but not proven true.
- Opinions range from personal preferences to beliefs on significant matters.
- General opinions include public sentiment, while obvious ones may use connotative language.
- Connotative language evokes emotional association rather than explicit meaning.
- An example of an opinion is stating that Columbus Day should not be a holiday in the United States.
- Another example of an opinion is stating that Abraham Lincoln was the best president of the United States.
- Yet another example of an opinion is stating that Paris is the most beautiful city in the world.
- An additional example of an opinion is stating that dogs are the best pets because they are the most loyal.
Facts
- Facts can be proven beyond doubt.
- Facts are objective.
- The veracity of facts is independent of personal perception or beliefs.
- Facts can be verified with indisputable evidence.
- Facts use denotative language, which has specific, explicit, or direct meaning.
- A fact can be argued against, but still proven with evidence.
- An example of a fact is that Columbus Day is observed in the United States on the second Monday in October.
- Another example of a fact is that Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 to 1865.
- Yet another example of a fact is that Paris is the capital of France with a population of over 2 million.
- An additional example of a fact is that approximately 48 million households in the United States have a pet dog.
Opinion vs Fact
- To determine if a statement is a fact or an opinion, ask:
- Can the statement be proven to be either true or false?
- Does this statement refer to an author's personal beliefs, ideas, or feelings about the topic?
- If it cannot be proven true or false, and refers to the author's beliefs, then it is an opinion.
- If it can be proven, and does not refer to the author's beliefs, then it is a fact.
- The statement "boiling water is hot" cannot be proven true or false because "hot" is subjective and connotative, so it is an opinion.
- The statement "boiling water is hot" relies on the author's own perception of the word "hot", so it is an opinion.
- The statement "water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit" can be proven, and does not rely on the author's opinion, so it is a fact.
- The statement "Columbus Day should not be a holiday in the United States anymore" cannot be proven true or false, and refers to the author's own belief, so it is an opinion.
- The statement "Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, and served in this role from 1861 until 1865" can be proven, and does not refer to the author's own beliefs, so it is a fact.
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Description
Explore the distinction between facts and opinions. Facts are provable and objective, while opinions are subjective expressions of belief or emotion. Learn to identify opinions, which can be defended but not proven true, through examples and characteristics.
