English 6 - Fact vs. Opinion

Vocabulary flashcards defining facts, opinions, fact vs. opinion content, and specific examples from the English 6 lecture.

Fact

A statement checked and verified by reputable sources (such as textbooks, encyclopedias, or the Constitution) for which someone is liable for its release.

Opinion

A statement based on belief, feeling, or personal background that cannot be checked against a verifiable source.

Fact Content

Verifiable content that mentions data, dates, statistics, and sources.

Opinion Content

Content that is not based on data, statistics, or sources.

PHIVOLCS

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

Philippines Archipelagic Fact

A verified fact stating that the Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia, sourced from National Geographic - Philippines.

Philippines Earthquake Fact

A verified fact stating that earthquakes can occur in the Philippines because the country is crossed by active faults and is situated in a tectonically active region, sourced from PHIVOLCS.