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Fact vs. Opinion

Facts. Can be proven (could be a true fact or could be an untrue fact)Can be unfamiliar over timeCan be questioned if not widely known. Opinion. The author's opinion is reflected. Uses subjective language. Informed opinions. Good argument supported by facts and logical order. Unformed opinion.

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Fact vs. Opinion

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    1. Fact vs. Opinion

    2. Facts Can be proven (could be a true fact or could be an untrue fact) Can be unfamiliar over time Can be questioned if not widely known

    3. Opinion The authors opinion is reflected. Uses subjective language

    4. Informed opinions Good argument supported by facts and logical order

    5. Unformed opinion Has no valid support (facts)

    6. Blending fact and Opinion Charged, connotative language (bias)

    7. Connotative language Charged language has either a positive or negative connotation. Example: Hurricane Wilma was terrific. (-) = negative meaning Example: You did terrific on your last test. (+) = positive meaning

    8. Denotative language Language is not charged and shows no emotion Example: The car is red. The Germans invaded Poland in 1939.

    9. Informed vs. Uninformed Opinion Informed = you have valid facts to back up your opinion. Uninformed = the support is irrelevant or circular

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