L.O 3 - Opinion And Assertion

Question 1

• Personal judgment or view of a person about an issue or a topic
• Begins with “For me… “ “I think… “ “I believe…”

Answer 1

Opinion

Question 2

I consider the movie “Forrest Gump” as one of the best movies ever made by the actor Tom Hanks

Answer 2

Opinion

Question 3

Statement used to make a declaration or to make a firm belief on a particular topic. All the uncertainty and personality of the subject is dropped, and the statement becomes absolute.

Answer 3

Assertion

Question 4

Forrest Gump is the best movie and everyone have to watch it

Answer 4

Assertion

Question 5

Purpose of writing an assertion

Answer 5

Writer aims to convey an idea of feeling directly and to convince the reader to accept his/her claim about a particular topic

Question 6

In writing an assertion, make sure your facts are straight before you start writing it.

Answer 6

Be knowledgeable

Question 7

Your assertions need to be stable throughout. Surround them with your research findings.

Answer 7

Back it all up

Question 8

Since assertion lets you take a stand on your topic, Don’t beat around the bush, state your claim

Answer 8

Be clear and concise