Complete the following questions to show your knowledge of fact and opinion, bias, point of view and line of argument
Match the correct example
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
opinion | arrow_right_alt | It is held true by scientists that one day we will colonise Mars |
an idea | arrow_right_alt | We should give more money to foreign aid |
fact | arrow_right_alt | The minister resigned on Friday. |
Match the correct example
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
facts | arrow_right_alt | Records or things that can’t be proved to be true or false. |
implicit meaning | arrow_right_alt | Records or things that can be proved to be true or false. |
opinions | arrow_right_alt | What is implied or hinted at, not what is directly stated. |
Match the correct example
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
bias | arrow_right_alt | What is implied or hinted at, not what is directly stated. |
Implicit (implied) meaning | arrow_right_alt | Records or things that can be proved to be true. |
opinions | arrow_right_alt | An inclination to one opinion with a refusal to consider others. |
facts | arrow_right_alt | Views or feelings that can’t be proven to be true. |
Fact or opinion?
opinion fact
What do the speakers tell us about themselves? Knowing the speakers’ backgrounds can tell you a lot about which perspectives they are coming from. Personal background can also lead to individual biases.
What arguments do the speakers express? Are there any premises which would need to be verified to be able to judge whether the arguments are strong or weak?
Has one of the speakers expressed a view or idea that is close to your own thinking? Do you think you could be biased when deciding how strong or weak the speakers’ argument is?
Is the information complete? What is not spoken about? What else would people need to know?
What is the writer of this text trying to accomplish?