RAWS Lesson 2 Qtr 4

• EVALUATIVE STATEMENT

  It is a way of giving a better explanation to show the strength and the weaknesses of something through writing.
• Assertion 

  is a stylistic approach or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact. Often, it is without proof or any support.
• STATEMENT OF FACT

  This is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research.
• STATEMENT OF OPINION

  are based on facts, but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.
• STATEMENT OF CONVENTION

  •is a way in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms.

  •depend on historical precedent, laws, rules, usage, and customs.
• STATEMENT OF PREFERENCE

  are based on personal choice; therefore, they are subjective and cannot be objectively proven or logically attacked.
• Counterclaim is the opposition you make about the claim of a writer.
• A hedge is a word or phrase that minimizes negative impact of a criticism.
• EVIDENCE

  •is defined as the details given by the author to support his/her claim.