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Sheon's Quick and Easy Guide to Literary Elements

Sheon's Quick and Easy Guide to Literary Elements. Libraryland is brought to you today by the literary term:. Fact Vs. Opinion. Defining a Fact. Facts are objective, concrete bits of information. Defining a Fact. Facts are usually expressed by precise numbers or quantities.

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Sheon's Quick and Easy Guide to Literary Elements

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  1. Sheon's Quick and Easy Guide to Literary Elements

  2. Libraryland is brought to you today by the literary term: Fact Vs. Opinion

  3. Defining a Fact Facts are objective, concrete bits of information.

  4. Defining a Fact Facts are usually expressed by precise numbers or quantities.

  5. Defining a Fact Facts can be verified in reference books, official records, and so forth.

  6. Determining an Opinion An opinion is a belief that someone holds without complete proof or positive knowledge that it is correct.

  7. Determining an Opinion A valid opinion is one in which the writer’s support for their opinion is solid and persuasive, and one in which the writer cites other respected authorities who are in agreement.

  8. Opinions are . . . . . . Expressed as comparisons (more, strongest, less, most, least efficient, but) The painter, Picasso, was far more innovative than other painters.

  9. Opinions are . . . . . . Expressed by adjectives (brilliant, vindictive, fair, trustworthy, etc.) She was a convincing Snow White in the play.

  10. Opinions are . . . . . . Often involved in evaluations. The excellence of her science fair project was the model for other students.

  11. Opinions are . . . . . . Often introduced by verbs. It appears that he was confused.

  12. Works Cited: • Kemper, Dave, Ruth Nathan, Carol Elsholz, Patrick Sebranek, Verne Meyer, and Chris Krenzke. Writers express. Wilmington, MA: Write Source, 2000. Print. • Spencer, Lauren. A step-by-step guide to persuasive writing. New York: Rosen Pub. Group, 2005. Print. • "Understanding Fact and Opinion."Academic Support. Cuesta College, 6 Nov. 2003. Web. 5 Oct. 2012. <academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/AS/310.HT

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