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Fact & Opinion Argumentative Writing & Persuasive Techniques

Fact & Opinion Argumentative Writing & Persuasive Techniques

Fact & Opinion • When reading nonfiction, it is important to be able to

Fact & Opinion • When reading nonfiction, it is important to be able to distinguish between statements that are facts and statements that are opinions.

Fact • Fact – A fact is something that can be proven. – Example:

Fact • Fact – A fact is something that can be proven. – Example: Cairo is the capital city of Egypt. • This statement can be proven true by looking at a map of Egypt.

Opinion • Opinion – An opinion is a person’s judgment or belief. – An

Opinion • Opinion – An opinion is a person’s judgment or belief. – An opinion is something that may be supported by factual evidence, BUT it cannot be proven.

Opinion • Opinion – Example: Blue is the best color for the room. •

Opinion • Opinion – Example: Blue is the best color for the room. • This statement cannot be proven true by looking in a reference section.

Fact & Opinion • Be aware that some writers will present opinions as facts.

Fact & Opinion • Be aware that some writers will present opinions as facts. • To get the truth, use resources to check facts.

Fact & Opinion • The following list of resources may be used to confirm

Fact & Opinion • The following list of resources may be used to confirm whether a statement is accurate – – – Almanac Atlas or Map Biographical Dictionary Online Encyclopedia Reliable Website

Fact & Opinion • As you read, recognize clues that indicate an opinion. –

Fact & Opinion • As you read, recognize clues that indicate an opinion. – I believe… – In my opinion… – I think… – Look for words which may be broad statements that reveal a personal judgment. – Always – Never – Must – Cannot – Best – Worst – All

Argumentative Writing • Writers will often try to convince you to think or act

Argumentative Writing • Writers will often try to convince you to think or act in a certain way. Many of them write argumentative essays. • Argumentative writing is a type of nonfiction that presents a series of arguments to convince readers to think about or act on something or accept the writer’s opinion using evidence for support

Persuasive Techniques • When you read argumentative essays, be alert for the use of

Persuasive Techniques • When you read argumentative essays, be alert for the use of persuasive techniques. – Expert Opinions • Using opinions of experts and well-known people – Emotional Statements • Using words that convey strong feelings – Use of logic and reason • Using logical arguments backed by facts • You will need to decide whether the techniques are powerful enough to convince you to accept the author’s ideas.