What is the primary reason authors mix facts and opinions in their writing?

Distinguishing Fact from Opinion

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5th - 6th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To provide entertainment
To confuse the reader
To make the text longer
To persuade the reader
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of distinguishing between fact and opinion?
To improve memory
To enhance critical thinking skills
To write longer essays
To entertain readers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of a fact?
It is always subjective
It varies from person to person
It can be proven with evidence
It is based on personal belief
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't opinions be proven?
They are always incorrect
They are based on scientific data
They are subjective and personal
They are based on universal truths
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of an opinion?
The fastest land animal is the cheetah
Koalas sleep most of the day
The homework was really hard
Sam's favorite color is green
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the statement 'A really scary book has just been released' a mix of fact and opinion?
Both the release and scariness are opinions
Both the release and scariness are facts
The book's release is an opinion, but its scariness is a fact
The book's release is a fact, but its scariness is an opinion
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you verify that 'Sam's favorite color is green' is a fact?
By asking Sam directly
By assuming it's true
By checking a survey
By reading a book
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