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Grade 10 โ English (Celebrating Diversity Through World Literature)
Q2 โ W3 Formulating a Statement of Opinion or Assertion
Assertion is a term generally used to refer to statements of fact, opinion, belief and
prejudice
A fact is a verifiable statement. It can be proven objectively by verified observations or
the results of research among others
An opinion is a personal judgment based on facts; hence, it is debatable and
potentially changeable. An opinion statement is composed mainly of a debatable topic
and a focus
(i.e., the specific feeling or belief the writer or speaker has about the topic.)
Belief is a conviction based on cultural or personal faith, morality or values. A
statement of belief may look similar with an opinion, but they are not based on
evidence
Commonplace assertion is a stereotype, an oversimplification or a prejudice, which is
a half-baked opinion based on insufficient or unexamined evidence, but it presented
as if it were a fact. It is often accepted from others (families, friends, media etc.),
making it too common to be questioned about its truthfulness.
There are three categories of opinion statements, namely:
Statement of Truth- It is an opinion that something is or is not the case.
Statement of Value- It is an opinion statement which claims that something does or
does not have worth
Statement of Policy- It claims that something should or should not be done
Questions
Directions: Answer the questions carefully and write your answer on the space
provided.
1. What is a term generally used to refer to statements of fact, opinion, belief and
prejudice? ________________________
2. What can be proven objectively by verified observations or the results of research
among others? _______________
3. What is a personal judgment based on facts; hence, it is debatable and potentially
changeable? __________________________
4. What is a personal judgment based on facts; hence, it is debatable and potentially
changeable? _____________________
