L.O 4 - Making Assertions Flashcards

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Defined as a statement which can be proven from evidence such as facts, personal observation, reliable source, or expert’s opinion.

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Factual claim

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William Shakespeare has been considered as one of the famous dramatists in the world.

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Factual claim

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Statement of belief, feeling or thought and does not require proof

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Opinion

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I really believe that William Shakespeare is the best writer ever, the man said

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Opinion

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Statement that many people assume to be true but which is not necessarily true

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Commonplace assertion

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An apple keeps a doctor away

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Commonplace assertion

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Penguins are one example for birds that cannot fly

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Factual claim

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Humans can’t live without oxygen

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Good things happen to good people

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Commonplace assertion

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If a black cat crosses your path, it is bad luck

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Commonplace assertion

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An ostrich’s eyeball is bigger than its brain

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Factual claim

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Pork is the best type of meat

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Winter is the best season

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