Finding the Author's View

What are we learning today?

You will learn to find what the author thinks in a short text. You will find the words that show it.

Explanation

• Look at adjectives and strong words. Examples are awful, brilliant, exciting and attractive.
• Words like "certainly" and "really" also show a view.
• Ask: Does the author like this? Which words show it?
• A fact is true and has numbers or information. An opinion shows a feeling.

Examples

1. I think shopping is awful. It is so boring. This is an opinion.
2. The Dubai Mall has about 1,200 shops. This is a fact.
3. Astana is certainly an exciting and attractive city. The author likes it.

Remember!

• Numbers often show facts.
• Feeling words show opinions. Exciting is a positive word. Boring is a negative word.

Check yourself

1. Fact or opinion: "The zoo is wonderful."
2. Which word shows a positive view: exciting or boring?