Understanding Evaluative Language

Rylee and Sam are discussing how certain words can influence opinions. What is evaluative language?

• Language that describes facts without any opinions.

• Language that uses certain words to make the reader think a certain way.

• Language that is always positive.

• Language that is always negative.

During a class discussion, Sam and Rylee shared their thoughts on a book they read. What do evaluative words express?

• Facts and data.

• Feelings and opinions/judgments.

• Historical events.

• Scientific theories.

Eliza and Izaak are discussing how evaluative language is usually:

• Neutral.

• Positive or Negative.

• Always positive.

• Always negative.

Henry and Sam were discussing movies. Which of the following is an example of evaluative language?

• The sky is blue.

• The movie was fantastic.

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• She is 5 feet tall.

When Bo and Sienna use evaluative language in their presentations, how can it affect the reader?

• It provides factual information.

• It influences the reader's emotions and opinions.

• It always confuses the reader.

• It has no impact on the reader.

Which of the following sentences contains evaluative language?

• Archie's car is red.

• Emmett's cake tastes delicious.

• Henry's book has 300 pages.

• The temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.

Henry and Sienna were discussing their experiences. Which of the following phrases is an example of evaluative language?

• The building is tall.

• The food was terrible.

• The river is wide.

• The chair is wooden.

Which sentence uses evaluative language?

• Rylee's dog is barking.

• The weather is cold.

• The music is soothing.

• The tree is tall.

Henry and Rylee are discussing the purpose of evaluative language. What is the purpose of evaluative language?

• To provide measurements.

• To express opinions or judgments.

• To describe physical characteristics.

• To state scientific facts.