. Difference Between Fact and Opinion
A fact is something that can be.
proven true or false.
Comparing two things using “like” or “as” is a
simile
In “Sara lost her book,” the antecedent of “her” is
any girl name
“I made the cake myself.” “Myself” is an
intensive pronoun.
“Slim” has a more positive
meaning than skinny
An opinion is based on someone’s.
feeling
Figurative language is not meant to be
taken literally.
Pronouns must agree with their
noun
“They did it themselves” uses a
reflexive pronoun.
Connotation adds extra
effect to a word.
“The dog is purple” is an example of a
fact
“He was a lion on the field” is a
metaphor
Using clear antecedents makes writing less
confusing
“She herself finished the project.” “Herself” is used for
emphasis
Words can have
positive, negative, or neutral connotations.
Nick is very attractive is an example of
opinion
ouch... slam... BOOM... are examples of
onomatopoeia
“The students finished their homework.” The antecedent of “their” is.
students
Itself” can be both
intensive and reflexive
Writers choose words for their
feel as well as their meaning.
Facts can be checked by using
evidence or research.
The wind whispered through the trees is an example of
personification
The word a pronoun refers to is called its
antecedent
Reflexive pronouns always end with
self or selves.
Home has a warm connotation, while house has a
neutral connotation