Identifying Facts and Opinions

This video tutorial explains the difference between facts and opinions, how to identify them, and how to address them in exam questions. It provides definitions, examples, and tips for distinguishing between the two, emphasizing the importance of language cues like 'is' for facts and 'may' for opinions. The video also includes a practical application of these concepts to a media text and offers advice on how to effectively answer related exam questions.

What is the primary focus of the video?

• Science experiments

• History of media

• How to write essays

• Difference between facts and opinions

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fact?

• It is based on personal beliefs

• It cannot be verified

• It can be proven with evidence

• It is always biased

Which word indicates certainty in a factual statement?

• Were

• Believe

• Might

• Could

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a fact?

• It is based on evidence

• It is certain and definite

• It can be proven

• It is a personal belief

What is the significance of the word 'were' in a factual statement?

• It implies a belief

• It suggests a possibility

• It shows certainty

• It indicates doubt

What is an opinion?

• A proven fact

• A personal belief or viewpoint

• A scientific theory

• A historical event

Which word suggests doubt in an opinion?

• Proves

• Is

• Was

• May

Which of the following is a sign of an opinion?

• It uses words like 'might' or 'could'

• It is unbiased

• It is definite and certain

• It is supported by statistics

In the media text example, what is identified as a fact?

• Eating junk food may make you less intelligent

• Rats eating a high-fat diet were less able to use oxygen

• Burgers are unhealthy

• Scientists believe in life on other planets

Why is the statement about rats eating a high-fat diet considered a fact?

• It is a common belief

• It is supported by scientific research

• It uses the word 'may'

• It is based on a personal opinion