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Which characteristic distinguishes a statement of opinion from a claim of fact?
Which characteristic distinguishes a statement of opinion from a claim of fact?
- An opinion is universally accepted, while a claim of fact is debatable.
- An opinion relies solely on verifiable evidence, whereas a claim of fact does not.
- An opinion includes signal phrases like 'I think' or 'I believe,' while a claim of fact presents itself as objective. (correct)
- An opinion can be proven true, while a claim of fact cannot.
Which of the following statements exemplifies a claim of policy?
Which of the following statements exemplifies a claim of policy?
- Government should increase funding for renewable energy sources. (correct)
- Honesty is the best policy.
- The current unemployment rate is at 5%.
- Coffee tastes better than tea.
What differentiates a commonplace assertion from a claim of fact requiring rigorous proof?
What differentiates a commonplace assertion from a claim of fact requiring rigorous proof?
- Commonplace assertions are presented with strong evidence.
- Commonplace assertions are always true.
- Commonplace assertions are generally seen as true without needing evidence. (correct)
- Commonplace assertions are backed by scientific research.
Which statement represents a claim of value?
Which statement represents a claim of value?
Which of the following requires less substantiation?
Which of the following requires less substantiation?
Which of the following statements is most likely a commonplace assertion?
Which of the following statements is most likely a commonplace assertion?
In an argument, what role do claims of policy serve?
In an argument, what role do claims of policy serve?
Which type of statement is 'Hard lockdowns of barangays has not been effective in controlling the spread of the coronavirus'?
Which type of statement is 'Hard lockdowns of barangays has not been effective in controlling the spread of the coronavirus'?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the 'statement of position' in an argumentative text?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the 'statement of position' in an argumentative text?
In the structure of an argumentative text, what is the purpose of including counter-arguments?
In the structure of an argumentative text, what is the purpose of including counter-arguments?
What is the role of the 'restatement of position' in the conclusion of an argumentative text?
What is the role of the 'restatement of position' in the conclusion of an argumentative text?
Which of the following is a key feature commonly found in expository texts?
Which of the following is a key feature commonly found in expository texts?
An argumentative text aims primarily to do what?
An argumentative text aims primarily to do what?
Flashcards
Statement of Opinion
Statement of Opinion
A statement that does not require proof and is mainly composed of a debatable topic and a focus.
Statement of Truth (as Opinion)
Statement of Truth (as Opinion)
An opinion stating whether something is or is not the case.
Statement of Value (as Opinion)
Statement of Value (as Opinion)
An opinion stating whether something does or does not have worth.
Statement of Policy (as Opinion)
Statement of Policy (as Opinion)
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Commonplace Assertion
Commonplace Assertion
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Claim of Fact
Claim of Fact
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Claim of Value
Claim of Value
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Claim of Policy
Claim of Policy
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Argumentative Text
Argumentative Text
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Statement of Position
Statement of Position
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Argument (in text)
Argument (in text)
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Counter-arguments (Rebuttal)
Counter-arguments (Rebuttal)
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Restatement of Position
Restatement of Position
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Study Notes
- Quarter 3: Lesson 2 covers key structural elements and language features of argumentative and expository texts.
Argumentative Text
- Presents arguments about both sides of an issue.
- Requires taking a stand on a debatable topic.
- Presents and explains the issue or case.
- Gives reasons and supports these reasons to prove its point.
- Refutes opposing arguments.
Three Structural Elements of an Argumentative Text
- Statement of Position(Introduction): Introduce the topic, making your position clear, use a strong opening to provoke reader interest.
- Argument (Body): Introduce ideas contrasting with your belief, immediately clarify your disagreement, give supporting reasons and provide evidence to support your claim
- Counter-arguments (Rebuttal): Contradict other evidence presented.
Sentence Starters for Strong Rebuttals
- But I argue that...
- However, the truth is...
- But when you look at the facts...
- However, the evidence shows...
- Restatement of Position (Conclusion): Summarize main supporting points in your argument
- Make a statement about a solution to the problem
- Remind the reader how you proved your argument, including the connection of all your supporting details
- End with a general statement that leaves the reader thinking about your topic.
Argumentative Text Example
- The stand of the writer / position is that violence in media has a negative effect.
- Evidence presented is that violence seems part of everyday television, internet, and cartoons.
- Writer recommends TV programs and Internet videos be filtered and that parents should monitor their children's viewing.
Language Features of an Argumentative Text
- These help to express disagreement.
- Modal Verbs: Express writer's attitude to the topic.
- includes: can, could, should, must, might
- Evaluative Language: Judges something.
- includes: Insightful, important, consistent, or informative, best.
- Conjunctions or connectives: Join parts of a sentence, link flow of argument.
- includes: so, and so, because, therefore, if, and, but, on the other hand, however, firstly, next, then, or finally.
- Declarative statement: Makes a statement/expresses an opinion and ends with a period.
- Example: Coffee is good for your health.
- Rhetorical questions: Create an impact or make a statement, rather than getting an answer.
- Example: What is the world without technology?
- Passive voice: The subjet receives the action.
- Example: A series of experiments was conducted to test the hypothesis by scientists.
Exposition
- A piece of text that presents one side of the issue.
Types of Exposition
- Debates
- Expository Essays
- Editorials
- Oral Arguments
- Legal Defenses
- Book Reviews
- Movies
- Speeches
- Online Games
- Blogs
Structures of an Exposition
- Introduction
- Body(Series of arguments)
- Conclusion
Exposition Features
- Using mental process - to state what the writer thinks or feels about the issue.
- Using material process - to state what happened.
- Using relational process - to state what is or should be.
- Using simple present tense - to tell about the present event.
- Using transitional signals to show contrast.
- Ex: although, however, & etc.
- Using connecting words
- Ex: firstly, secondly, thirdly, before, additionally, etc.
- Using emotive words - terms that carry a strong emotional impact.
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Explore statements of assertion, differentiating opinions from claims of fact, value, and policy. Learn to identify opinions. Examples provided.
