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Reflecting on World War I

Question 1 • IC English 11 - Deering

Which of the following statements from Glaspell’s newspaper articles are opinions? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
“The assault was probably committed by burglars.”
B
“She was locked up in the county jail here last night at 8:30.”
C
“At half past ten o’clock the grand jury made formal announcement that it had indicted Mrs. Hossack for the murder of her husband, John Hossack.”
D
“Though past 50 years of age, she is tall and powerful and looks like she would be dangerous if aroused to a point of hatred.”
E
“The awful crime of which Mrs. Hossack stands accused is still fresh in the minds of every newspaper reader in Iowa.”

Explanation

A is an opinion because “probably” signals a guess about who committed the assault. D gives a subjective impression of Mrs. Hossack, especially the claim that she “looks like she would be dangerous.” E uses judgmental and sweeping language: calling the crime “awful” and saying it is fresh in the minds of “every” newspaper reader cannot be verified as a straightforward fact. B and C report specific events and times.

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