Facts and Opinion

Nama : Sutrisna

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Prodi  : P B I

1).FACTS

Fact is a statement in the form of a real situation of an event that occurred. Facts contain something that really exists and the statement of a fact is usually difficult for anyone to refute.

 Facts:

 1. Can be proven true

 2. Contains data that is quantitative (in the form of numbers) and qualitative (in the form of statements)

 3. Have accurate data both time, date, place and event

 4. Collected from trusted sources

 5. It is objective, i.e. the actual data, not made up and equipped with object images

 6. Usually can answer the question formula 5W + 1H

 7. Stating an event that is or has occurred and has occurred

 8. Information comes from actual events

 Facts in Sentences

 •Has Accurate Data

 •Objective

 •Really happened

➡️ Example Sentences of Facts

 a. Salt can make food salty

 b. The pen costs two thousand rupiah.

 2).OPINION

 Opinion is a person's attitude or opinion about a situation that has or has not happened. Opinions are strongly influenced by feelings, thoughts, perspectives, desires, attitudes, experiences, understandings, beliefs of each individual.

 Opinion Features:

 1. Cannot be proven true.

 2. Subjective and usually accompanied by opinions, suggestions and descriptions that explain

 3. Does not have a source.

 4. Contains opinions about events that occurred

 5. Indicates events that are not certain to occur or occur in the future

 6. Represents the thoughts or opinions of a person or group

 7. The information submitted has no proof

 8. Usually marked by the use of the words: could be, it seems, maybe, should, should

 Characteristics of Opinion in Sentences

 •Contains Personal Opinions

 • Subjective

 •Has a Relative Adjective

➡️ Opinion Sentence Example

 a. The food will taste more savory if you add a little lemon juice.

 b. Roses are the most beautiful flowers compared to other flowers.

3). Difference between Facts and Opinions

 A fact is something that actually happens. In a sense, the fact is a portrait of a situation or event. Therefore, the facts are difficult to be refuted because they can be seen, or also known by many parties.

Opinions are opinions that are not true. This personal opinion can be right or wrong.