Types of Evidence

A short, interesting story used to demonstrate a point the author is making is a (an)

• Fact

• Opinion

• Example

• Anecdote

Someone's point of view, judgement, or personal impression of something is a (an)

• Anecdote

• Statistic

• Opinion

• Fact

A statement that can be proved true is a (an)

• Fact

• Statistic

• Opinion

• Quotation

Words usually spoken or written by an expert on the subject are a (an)

• Fact

• Opinion

• Quotation

• Statistic

An author uses a (an) ___________ to explain a point they are making.

• Example

• Fact

• Statistic

• Quotation

Factual numbers, percentages, and collected data are examples of a (an)________.

• Opinion

• Statistic

• Anecdote

• Example

I don't think skateboards are the best way to travel. This is an example of a (an)________.

• Opinion

• Fact

• Anecdote

• Example

Our school calendar is 184 days long. This is an example of a (an)________.

• Statistic

• Quotation

• Fact

65% of teens report being harassed or bullied at some point in their school day. This is an example of a (an)________.

• Fact

• Quotation

• Statistic

• Example

The school counselor, Ms. Anderson, said, "Bullying is becoming a major issue on our campus." This is an example of a (an)________.

• Anecdote

• Example

• Fact

• Quotation