This document discusses the differences between facts and opinions. It states that facts can be proven by reliable sources, while opinions are based on personal thoughts and feelings. The document provides examples of facts, such as "John F. Kennedy was President from 1961-1963" and examples of opinions, like "John F. Kennedy was an excellent President." Additionally, it defines facts as statements that can be proven by sources like history books or laws, while opinions include hypotheses, assumptions, theories, values, and exaggerations.
3. Differences Between Fact and
Opinion
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FACT Can not be proven.
Are statements
that can be
proven.
Though an
opinion may be
widely accepted,
that does not
make it a fact.
They are based on
someone's thoughts,
their feelings and
their
understanding.
Though you may
be able to use facts
to add credibility
to an opinion, it is
still an opinion!
OPINION
4. Differences Between Fact and
Opinion
EXAMPLES OF FACTS
• Jhon F.Kenndy was President
1961-1963
• The adult human body has 206
bones
• 21 is the legal drinking age in
Cincinnati, OH.
5. Differences Between Fact and
Opinion
EXAMPLE OF OPINION
• John F. Kennedy was an
excellent President.
• Apparently, the human body
has more bones than was is
necessary.
6. Differences Between Fact and Opinion
FACTS
Afact is something that
can be proveen by a
reliable authority such
as:
• A history book
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Governmental laws
OPINIONS
There are sveral typys of
opinions:
• Hypothesis statements
• Assumptive
statements
• Theory statements
• Value statements
• Exaggerated
statemennts
7. Differences Between Fact and
Opinion
References
The Center for Humanities, Inc.
(1977). Making judgments and
Drawing Conclusions.
