Subjective vs Objective

An objective text is likely to...

• show a limited point of view

• passionately argue an opinion

• provide multiple sources

Subjective statements...

• can be verified or proven

• cannot be proven

Which type of text is the most likely to be objective?

• a poem

• an editorial in a newspaper

• a newspaper article

• a personal essay

Pizza is the most delicious food.

• Objective

• Subjective

The legal driving age in California should be 15.

• Objective

• Subjective

It is against the law to text and drive while in California.

• Objective

• Subjective

A subjective text is likely to..

• Provide multiple sources

• show strong opinions

• provide many facts

The average person's body has enough DNA to stretch from the sun to pluto 17 times.

• Objective

• Subjective

The type of writing where an author expresses his/her thoughts about a subject.

• Objective

• Subjective

Persuasive writing often involves using personal judgments, thoughts, and opinions to sway the reader. Because of this, persuasive writing is almost always what type of writing?

• Objective

• Subjective