Question

Which of these statements associated with

the passage is an opinion?
A Juárez stood out as a courageous,
sensitive, and intelligent leader.
B Juárez was re-elected, but suffered a
massive heart attack in 1872.
C Juárez was a Zapotec Indian, born and
raised in a small Mexican village.
D Juárez, the president of the nation when
France made Maximilian emperor, fled to
escape French troops.

Answer 1

Statement A contains subjective language and expresses an opinion about Juárez's qualities, while statements B, C, and D provide more factual information about events in Juárez's life.

In the given passage, the statement that can be identified as an opinion is:

A) "Juárez stood out as a courageous, sensitive, and intelligent leader."

This statement expresses subjective qualities about Juárez, describing him as courageous, sensitive, and intelligent. These are subjective judgments that may vary depending on individual perspectives. Courage, sensitivity, and intelligence are characteristics that can be interpreted differently by different people based on their values, beliefs, and opinions.

On the other hand, statements B, C, and D present more factual information about specific events in Juárez's life:

B) "Juárez was re-elected, but suffered a massive heart attack in 1872."

C) "Juárez was a Zapotec Indian, born and raised in a small Mexican village."

D) "Juárez, the president of the nation when France made Maximilian emperor, fled to escape French troops."

These statements provide concrete details about Juárez's re-election, his cultural background, and his actions during a specific historical event, making them more objective in nature. They present information that can be verified or disproven based on historical records.

Answer 2

A. "Juárez stood out as a courageous, sensitive, and intelligent leader." - This statement is an opinion.

B. "Juárez was re-elected but suffered a massive heart attack in 1872." - This statement is a factual account.

C. "Juárez was a Zapotec Indian, born and raised in a small Mexican village." - This statement is a factual description.

D. "Juárez, the president of the nation when France made Maximilian emperor, fled to escape French troops." - This statement is a factual account.

In the passage, the statement "Juárez stood out as a courageous, sensitive, and intelligent leader" is an opinion. This assertion reflects a subjective evaluation of Juárez's character, incorporating personal judgments about his qualities as a leader.

On the other hand, statements such as "Juárez was re-elected but suffered a massive heart attack in 1872," "Juárez was a Zapotec Indian, born and raised in a small Mexican village," and "Juárez, the president of the nation when France made Maximilian emperor, fled to escape French troops" are factual accounts.

They provide specific details about Juárez's life, events, and actions, aiming to convey objective information without subjective interpretation. Therefore, the distinction lies in the subjective nature of the opinion statement and the objective nature of the factual statements in the passage.

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