The Author's Opinion

What are we learning today?

You will learn to see how a writer feels about a person or a topic.

Explanation

• The author's opinion shows how the writer feels.
• Look for words such as clever, wise, fantastic or big.
• Look for phrases such as "I admire" and "my own hero".
• A fact is not an opinion.
• Ask: How does the writer feel about the subject?

Examples

1. "I admire him because he worked hard." The writer respects him.
2. "Abulkhair was a very wise man." The word "wise" is positive.
3. "He was born in 1693." This is a fact.

Remember!

• The title can also show the writer's attitude.
• Look for good or bad words about the subject.

Check yourself

1. Which phrase in Example 1 shows that the writer admires someone?
2. Is "He was born in 1693" a fact or an opinion?