L.O 4 - Making Assertions Flashcards
Defined as a statement which can be proven from evidence such as facts, personal observation, reliable source, or expert’s opinion.
Factual claim
William Shakespeare has been considered as one of the famous dramatists in the world.
Factual claim
Statement of belief, feeling or thought and does not require proof
Opinion
I really believe that William Shakespeare is the best writer ever, the man said
Opinion
Statement that many people assume to be true but which is not necessarily true
Commonplace assertion
An apple keeps a doctor away
Commonplace assertion
Penguins are one example for birds that cannot fly
Factual claim
Humans can’t live without oxygen
Factual claim
Good things happen to good people
Commonplace assertion
If a black cat crosses your path, it is bad luck
Commonplace assertion
An ostrich’s eyeball is bigger than its brain
Factual claim
Pork is the best type of meat
Opinion
Winter is the best season
Opinion