Fax or Nah
Johnny has an bag that he is carrying. The bag weighs 50 pounds. His friend, Tony, says, " That bag looks light!" without weighing the bag. Johnny looks fine but, slightly out of breath while he is carrying it to his house. They are both 12 years old. Was Tony's remark considered a fact?
Opinion, the bag was heavy given the effort Johnny had to put to bring it in the house given his age and strength.
Larry was drinking water and started coughing. Jerry then said, "oh no, you have Corona! Get away!" What type of statement is Jerry using?
Sarcasm, he's making fun of the current situation
"Donald Trump is the greatest President ever! "says the person on Roblox using Joe Biden name. Whats the best way to describe this statement?
Opinion and sarcasm, there is no way to measure a presidency from good to bad.
Your neighbors dog just got a haircut and grooming service done. You notice the dog and say under your breath, "welp, that was a lousy haircut done to that dog." But, then when you see you neighbor, you compliment their dog. Is your comment a fact or opinion?
Opinion, there is no way to measure what a "good" haircut it, it is all about preference.
You're about to go in to the dentist. You have one cavity and the Dentist sees that you have one cavity and says', "well, your not going to like me very much after we fill in your cavity!" What statement is the Dentist using?
Opinion, he is making an assumption of your feelings afterwards
I ran 3 miles, threw up and can't even speak but, I say, "oh man! ready to do that again!" As I'm throwing up my breakfast. identify my statement
sarcasm, totally not ready to do it again if I'm blowing chunks
John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Many believe that he was set up by the mob or someone else. To those with conspiracy theories about this assassination, do they present facts or opinions on what may have happened?
Opinions, conspiracy theories are solely based on circumstantial events
49ers Coach flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for cursing at a ref for not calling pass interference. Kyle then shouts as he sees the flag get thrown, "give me a break!" what tone is he using?
sarcastic tone, he's already mad about not gettin get PI call and exclaiming his frustrating with that statement
Something breaks and you yell" watch for the broken glass!"
fact.watch out!
You're in social studies and are able to name all the flags in Europe correctly. The teacher has verified that you have them all correct. Yet, some classmate in the back yells "cheater!". Is he being factual?
Nope, he's hating because the teacher verified all your correct answers and he simply didn't study hard enough to score as well.
no, opinion because I state " I believe" which is not a reliable or proven statement
Opinion, no aliens are confirmed at Area 51
The front part of our brain is the last to develop.
We have neurons that die off by the time we reach the age of 3.
Can you spot the opinion?
You're in art class and make an ugly mask on purpose to troll the whole class. To your surprise, the art teacher loves it and calls it " an expression of your inner self!" Is she being sarcastic?
No, she's holding her opinion based on her art background and truly enjoys that you've creatively used your imagination to create a different mask.
Give me 3 sarcasm scenarios
any three will do