OPINION OR ASSERTION

LESSON

OPINION or ASSERTION

What are your thoughts about the message conveyed by the given illustration? Are these messages examples of opinion or assertion?

Learning Task 1:

Underline the term that best completes the meaning of each sentence. Choose from the options provided inside the parentheses. Write your answers in your notebook.

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An expression of strong belief towards a particular topic is called a/an ____.

fact

opinion

assertion

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QUESTION 2/5

It is best to formulate literary assertions ____ reading a literary work.

after

before

while

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QUESTION 3/5

A/An ____ is any view or judgment drawn from fact

opinion

assertion

fact

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QUESTION 4/5

A type of literary assertion that directly expresses beliefs or opinions about something is known as ____ assertion.

basic

empathic

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i-Language

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QUESTION 5/5

A/An ____ is written to convey the writer’s ideas or feelings towards a certain work of literature.

fact

opinion

assertion

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OPINION

For example, the sentence “The Philippines is one of the best tourist destinations on the planet.” may be considered an opinion which may be drawn from facts and data showing the number of tourists coming in and out of the country on a specific period as compared to the records of other countries.

• Opinion is defined as a view, judgment, or appraisal drawn from facts.

• It is usually a concept or impression based on factual evidence.

• Opinions can change often and usually reflect one person.

Assertion

For example, the sentence “The Philippines is the happiest country in the world.” is an assertion because it is subjective and not founded on factual evidences.

• An assertion, on the other hand, is a declaration or expression of strong belief towards a particular topic, often without evidence.

• It usually includes forceful or confident and positive statements regarding a belief or a fact.

• In contrast to an opinion, an assertion, which is usually subjective, expresses vindication, mostly with no support or evidences.

Another example is what linguists call as commonplace assertions or “stereotypes.” These are statements that sound true but are generally based on common opinions. This form of assertion usually includes claims like those that say men are always stronger than women.

In order to easily recognize opinion or commonplace assertion in writing, one might observe the use of the following words and phrases that signal or which are usually employed in making these kinds of judgment:

In a larger context, assertion may be used in both formal and informal writing and is usually categorized into various types. The most common types include the following

MOST COMMON TYPES OF ASSERTION

I-Language Assertion

Empathic Assertion

BASIC ASSERTION

expresses the feelings and preferences of the writer. This type is called I-Language because the writer usually uses the pronoun ‘I’ in asserting disagreement. This type is often used in writing reviews, reaction or reflection papers.

involves expressing empathy and expounding on how the writer understands the feelings and emotions of the literary author. This type may be used in both formal and informal writing.

is a type of assertion that directly expresses the writer’s feelings and beliefs through simple statements. This type is usually used in standing up for personal beliefs

OPINION

ASSERTION

A positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason.

A person's statement that is based on his/her beliefs, feelings, or thoughts.

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Question 1/10

FACT

It is defined as a view, judgment, or appraisal drawn from facts.

OPINION

ASSERTION

Question 2/10

FACT

It is usually formulated after activities like exploring reading materials, such as stories or poems, or viewing a play.

OPINION

ASSERTION

Question 3/10

EMPATHIC ASSERTION

It involves expressing empathy and expounding on how the writer understands the feelings and emotions of the literary author.

BASIC ASSERTION

I-Language Assertion

Question 4/10

Empathic Assertion

This type is called ____ because the writer usually uses the pronoun ‘I’ in asserting disagreement.

I-Language Assertion

Basic Assertion

Question 5/10

fact

It is a declaration or expression of strong belief towards a particular topic, often without evidence.

opinion

assertion

Question 6/10

COMMONPLACE ASSERTION

These are statements that sound true but are generally based on common opinions.

BASIC ASSERTION

EMPATHIC ASSERTION

Question 7/10

EMPHATIC ASSERTION

It is a type of assertion that directly expresses the writer’s feelings and beliefs through simple statements. This type is usually used in standing up for personal beliefs.

BASIC ASSERTION

I-LANGUAGE ASSERTION.

Question 8/10

OPINION

Identify if this statement is fact, opinion or assertion. "The capital of Ukraine is Kiev/Kyiv."

FACT

ASSERTION

Question 9/10

OPINION

"The Earth is a sphere, or more precisely an oblate spheroid."

ASSERTION

FACT

Question 10/10

ASSERTION

"The movie was boring."

OPINION

FACT

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