Understanding Opinions and Facts

What is a characteristic of an opinion?

• It contains evidence

• It is objective

• It can be proved

• It is subjective

Which of the following is a fact?

• It is evidence-based

• It cannot be proved

• It tells what people think

• It is subjective

What type of statement can be checked or proved?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Belief

• Feeling

Which of the following often contains numbers, dates, or ages?

• Emotion

• Belief

• Fact

• Opinion

What does 'ethos' refer to?

• Emotional appeal

• Personal belief

• Credibility of the speaker

• Appeal to logic

Which rhetorical appeal is considered the most powerful?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Facts

What does 'logos' refer to?

• Emotional appeal

• Credibility

• Use of logic and reason

• Personal opinion

What is the main issue with how people often think?

• They rely solely on facts

• They ignore emotions

• They feel too much and think less

• They think too much

Which statement can be proved?

• I think this is the best movie

• I believe it will rain tomorrow

• The sky is blue

• I feel happy today

Which of the following supports opinions?

• Feelings

• Facts

• Emotions

• Beliefs