ANSWERS
1. They might have different perspectives. Opinion
2. They can be backed up with evidence. Fact
3. They are true. Fact
4. They are something you feel. Opinion
5. They rely on observation or research. Fact
6. They are assumptions. Opinion
Individually, determine whether these statements from the text “Are Social Media Platforms Safe” facts or opinions.
1. Hate speech is a form of intolerance of other groups of people (p.2). Fact
2. As far as I know, this issue is getting more serious when many cases of violence are caused by provocations via social media (p.2).
3. In 2015, the burning of the Tolikara mosque in Papua caused widespread fanfare because of the information confusion on social media (p.2).
4. By all means, to reduce the negative effects of social media, the government must formulate better regulations for the digital community (p.4).
5. Digital literacy enables people to access, sort and understand different types of information which can be used to improve their quality of life (p.4).
ANSWERS
2. As far as I know, this issue is getting more serious when many cases of violence are caused by provocations via social media (p.2). Opinion - Reason: it is based on what the speaker know by the expression 'as far as I know'
3. In 2015, the burning of the Tolikara mosque in Papua caused widespread fanfare because of the information confusion on social media (p.2). Fact
4. By all means, to reduce the negative effects of social media, the government must formulate better regulations for the digital community (p.4). Fact
5. Digital literacy enables people to access, sort and understand different types of information which can be used to improve their quality of life (p.4). Fact
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