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Facts and Opinions
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Missouri is north of Arkansas. The first claim is a fact and is true independently of what anyone thinks or feels. The second claim is different; it is an opinion. Some people may like strawberry ice cream the best while others may prefer chocolate. |
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In Search of Truths |
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Claims |
Claims are declarative sentences that can be either true or false. | |
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Opinions |
Opinions are subjective claims. They are based on what someone believes or how someone feels about something. | |
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Facts |
Facts are true claims. They are supported by evidence. | |
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To determine if information that you get from sources such as a website, a TV news program, or a book is a fact or an opinion you'll need to consider how well the claim is supported by the evidence. Poster WPA (Works Project Administration) Poster Collection, Library of Congress |
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