Use Text Evidence to Support an Opinion

An argument is different than persuasion because

• it includes factual evidence

• it is an opinion only

• it is one sided

• it is written to persuade someone

A personal belief about something is called an

• argument

• opinion

• fact

• reason

You should support your opinions with facts using ________ to make them more convincing.

• bias

• false facts

• evidence

• feelings or beliefs

Anna is writing an opinion piece about the best sport. She should ________.

• include only false facts in this essay that she makes up

• provide facts that use evidence to support her opinion that baseball is the best sport

• never directly state her opinion about sports

• include no facts in this essay, only her opinion that baseball is the best sport

The statement of the position that you are arguing?

• Evidence

• Bias

• Claim

• Counterargument

The logical explanation of researched facts and proof that supports your claim.

• Evidence

• Claim

• Counterargument

• Bias

What is the primary purpose of using text evidence in an opinion piece?

• To provide factual support for the opinion

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To avoid stating an opinion

Which of the following is NOT a type of text evidence?

• Statistics

• Personal anecdotes

• Opinions

• Quotations from experts

In a persuasive essay, why is it important to use text evidence?

• To make the essay more entertaining

• To support claims with credible information

• To fill up space

• To express personal feelings

What does the term 'textual evidence' refer to?

• The author's personal opinion

• Information from the text that supports a point

• The length of the text

• The title of the text