Fact, convention opinion, and preference are common types of assertion used in

• This type of assertion is a statement used to express the feelings, beliefs and opinions directly by the writer. This type of assertion is usually used in writing formal papers like thesis and dissertation.

Emphatic Assertion

• This is a statement used to express empathy

• It is included in the writings on how a person understands the feelings and emotions of the literary author.

• This type of assertion is can be used on:

1. writing a formal

2. informal paper

It is usually composed of two parts:

1) First part

is the statement that recognizes the situation or even the feelings of the characters on the text being read followed by

2.) Second statement

2) This is where the writer states his stand about the situation.

I -Language Assertion

• This is a statement used to express the feeling and preference of the writer.

• It is called I-Language because it focuses on the writer and is using the pronoun ‘I’. This type of assertion is

1. Recommended if the author wants to express negative feelings and opinions.

2. This is best used in writing a review or reflection paper.

3 parts of the I language Assertion

1. Accurate information from literary work, especially the topic the writer disagrees with (When you. . .).

2. The effect or feeling of the writer towards the topic (It affects/I feel...).

3. The preference or recommendation of the writer (Therefore, I prefer/I want...).

Convention

• These are the belief that is socially accepted but cannot be verified objectively.

Fact

• The statement that can objectively proven by proofs such as experiences, witnesses surveys, testimonies.observation or conclusions of studies of research.

Opinion

• The statements that are based on facts. This type of assertion is open to disputes, debates or arguments.

Preference

• This is based on personal choice thus it is subjective but still cannot be verified objectively.