EVALUATIVE STATEMENT-ASSERTIONS-CLAIMS

It is a statement that states one's sound judgement about something through writing which is supported by reasons and evidences.

• Critical Reading
• Evaluative Statement
• Assertion
• Counterclaim

It presents the strengths and weaknesses of something based on a set of criteria which needs to be factual, substantial, and unbiased.

• Critical Reading
• Evaluative Statement
• Assertion
• Counterclaim

These are declarative sentences that give one’s belief about something else as if it is true though it may not be.

• Critical Reading
• Evaluative Statement
• Assertion
• Counterclaim

These are claims made to rebut a previous claim.

• Critical Reading
• Evaluative Statement
• Assertion
• Counterclaim

It is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research.

• Fact
• Convention
• Opinion
• Preferences

It is a way in which something is done similar to traditions and norms.

• Fact
• Convention
• Opinion
• Preferences

It is a statement based on facts but is difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.

• Fact
• Convention
• Opinion
• Preferences

It states a personal choice in which the writer is under no obligation to support or prove the truthfulness of the statement.

• Fact
• Convention
• Opinion
• Preferences

What type of assertion is evident in this statement? " I love to make frequent trips to places with seawater rather than those without it."

• Fact
• Convention
• Opinion
• Preferences

To rebut means _______________________.

• To contradict someone’s statement through a formal argument
• To argue with someone’s point of view about an issue
• To affirm someone’s statement even if it is wrong
• To oppose someone’s statement in a contest