A statement of opinion is based on ____________.

• Scientific calculation

• Personal thoughts or emotions

• Historical evidence

• Universal truth

When making an assertion, a speaker usually ___________.

• Gives a personal reaction

• States a strong belief or claim

• Shares a story

• Asks a question

Opinions are mostly shaped by ____________.

• Facts and statistics

• Personal experiences and feelings

• Government data

• Laws and rules

The claim “Daedalus created wings that helped him and his son escape” is a ____________.

• Fact claim

• Policy claim

• Value claim

• False statement

The claim “People should learn to balance ambition with wisdom” is a ____________.

• Fact claim

• Hypothetical claim

• Policy claim

• Value claim

Which statement can be verified through evidence?

• “The mirror reflects only truth.”

• “Mirrors have feelings.”

• “Icarus flew too high near the sun.”

• “Daedalus was the most loving father.”

Which type of claim often includes “should,” “must,” or “ought to”?

• Value claim

• Fact claim

• Policy claim

• Emotional claim

Which statement is a fact claim?

• “The poem ‘Mirror’ explores self-awareness.”

• “Mirrors should show kindness.”

• “People feel sad when they look in mirrors.”

• “Flying is exciting.”

Which of the following expresses a value claim?

• “Daedalus designed the labyrinth.”

• “The sea is dangerous.”

• “It was wrong for Icarus to ignore his father.”

• “Icarus fell into the sea.”

What is the goal of an advocacy?

• To report discoveries

• To promote or defend a cause

• To summarize facts

• To make readers laugh