Unit 4 Formative Assessment

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence. For example, 'Valetta is the capital city of Malta, a country in Europe.'

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty. For example, 'It should have described her music' is an opinion.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. For example, 'when you enroll at Loyola' is a subordinate clause.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Persuasive writing is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or opinion.

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Identify a fact from the following statements: 'Maltese dogs originated from Malta, a country in Europe.'

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This statement is a fact because it can be verified.

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What is the purpose of supporting opinions in persuasive writing?

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The purpose is to make the argument more convincing by providing evidence and facts.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief that cannot be proven.

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What does it mean to identify a fact in a statement?

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It means to recognize which statement can be verified as true or false.

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What is an example of a fact?

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An example of a fact is 'Hydrangeas are flowers that can be found in many gardens worldwide.'

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What is an example of an opinion?

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An example of an opinion is 'Poodles make better pets than Golden Retrievers.'