Facts or Opinions

• What are the traits that differentiate facts from opinions?

  Facts:

  • Objective
  • States reality
  • Can be verified
  • Presented with unbiased words

  
  

  Opinions:

  • Subjective
  • Interprets reality
  • Cannot be verified
  • Presented with value words
• How can you tell if a statement is a fact?

  It can be proven true based on objective evidence
• How can you tell if a statement is an opinion?

  It cannot be proven true by objective evidence