Wynton Marshalis

Which sentence from the text is an opinion?

• He is not only a famous musician, but he is a great man as well.

• He has helped many young people learn to appreciate and play jazz and classical music.

• He also established a jazz concert series that exposes more people to that art form.

• He continues to perform, write new music, and help others learn and grow.

Which sentence from the text is a fact?

• Wynton Marsalis is probably the best trumpet player who ever lived.

• At age 8, he played in a church band, and at fourteen, he performed with the New Orleans Philharmonic.

• This was one of the best jazz bands around.

• He wrote an excellent series of television and radio shows about music.

The last sentence in the text is a statement of opinion. How do you know?

• It gives factual information about Wynton Marsalis.

• It shows the author's point of view about Wynton Marsalis.

• It makes a general statement about Wynton Marsalis.

• It compares Wynton Marsalis with other musicians.