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Manakah pernyataan di bawah ini yang merupakan fakta?
Manakah pernyataan di bawah ini yang merupakan fakta?
- Seorang penulis menyatakan 'Menurut saya, film tersebut sangat menarik.'
- Samsung merilis ponsel pintar Galaxy S10 pada tahun 2019. (correct)
- iPhone XR memiliki baterai lebih tahan lama daripada Samsung Galaxy S9.
- Seorang penulis mengklaim 'Penelitian terbaru menunjukkan bahwa kopi meningkatkan konsentrasi.'
Apa yang membedakan antara fakta dan opini dalam teks argumentatif?
Apa yang membedakan antara fakta dan opini dalam teks argumentatif?
- Fakta dapat bervariasi antara individu, sedangkan opini adalah hal-hal yang bisa dibuktikan secara obyektif.
- Fakta dapat dibuktikan dengan eksperimen, sedangkan opini bersifat pribadi dan tidak bisa dibuktikan secara obyektif.
- Fakta bersifat subyektif dan dapat dinyatakan secara langsung, sementara opini berdasarkan pengamatan dan eksperimen.
- Fakta berupa pernyataan yang bisa diverifikasi, sementara opini adalah penilaian yang didasarkan pada pengalaman personal. (correct)
Mengapa pernyataan 'Saya pikir angka penjualan ponsel cerdas meningkat drastis' merupakan opini?
Mengapa pernyataan 'Saya pikir angka penjualan ponsel cerdas meningkat drastis' merupakan opini?
- Karena angka penjualan selalu stabil dalam industri teknologi.
- Karena perusahaannya tidak dirinci dalam pernyataan tersebut.
- Karena ini merupakan fakta yang bisa diverifikasi.
- Karena itu hanya pendapat subjektif tanpa bukti. (correct)
Kalimat mana di bawah ini yang merupakan contoh fakta?
Kalimat mana di bawah ini yang merupakan contoh fakta?
Dari pilihan di bawah ini, manakah yang paling tepat mewakili opini?
Dari pilihan di bawah ini, manakah yang paling tepat mewakili opini?
Mengapa kalimat 'Menurut saya, kesehatan mental perlu lebih diperhatikan' termasuk ke dalam opini?
Mengapa kalimat 'Menurut saya, kesehatan mental perlu lebih diperhatikan' termasuk ke dalam opini?
Flashcards
Fact vs. Opinion
Fact vs. Opinion
Facts are verifiable statements, opinions are personal judgments.
Example of Fact
Example of Fact
A statement that can be proven true or false. Example: 'In 2020, electric car sales rose by 50%.'
Samsung Galaxy S10 Release Year
Samsung Galaxy S10 Release Year
Samsung released the Galaxy S10 smartphone in 2019.
Opinion Definition
Opinion Definition
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Opinion Example
Opinion Example
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Why 'health needs more attention' is an opinion
Why 'health needs more attention' is an opinion
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Study Notes
Determining Facts and Opinions in Argumentative Texts
When engaging with argumentative texts, it's crucial to understand how to discern facts from opinions. This skill is essential for critical thinking and effective communication. Here's what you need to know about identifying facts and distinguishing them from opinions:
Identifying Facts
Facts are statements that can be supported by evidence. They are objective and can be proven true or false through observation, measurement, experimentation, or other means of verification. Factual information often includes details such as dates, numbers, statistics, and specific events. For example, if an author states "Samsung released its Galaxy S9 smartphone in February 2018," this is a fact because it can be verified through Samsung's official press release or news reports.
Distinguishing Between Facts and Opinions
Opinions express a belief, viewpoint, or judgment based on personal feelings or experiences. Unlike facts, they cannot be objectively proved or disproved. Instead, opinions are subjective and vary among individuals. When an author uses phrases like "I believe," "In my opinion," or "It seems to me that," they are likely stating an opinion. For instance, if someone says "The iPhone XR has a better camera than the Galaxy S9," this is their opinion, which may differ from others'.
To further illustrate this point, let's consider another example. If the text reads "John Smith was a lawyer who committed fraud," we have a fact. However, if it continues with "John Smith was a lawyer who committed fraud because he grew up poor," this statement contains both a fact and an opinion. While 'John Smith was a lawyer who committed fraud' is a fact, 'because he grew up poor' is an opinion.
By understanding these distinctions, you can improve your ability to evaluate arguments effectively and make informed decisions based on accurate information.
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