ASSERTIONS
By: Ms. Abby Labiao
1. Filipinos become cautious with their health during
this pandemic.
2. I think eating banana keeps you away from corona
virus.
DEFINITION OF OPINION
Opinion is a thought, belief, or judgment that a
person or a group of people have about
something or someone which is based mainly on
their beliefs. It may also be a judgment made by
an expert.
Similarities and Differences of Opinion and Assertion
Opinion is somewhat similar to assertions in a way
that both express idea/s about someone or something.
These two differ from one another in a way that
opinion is an interpretation, a finding or an assessment
whether it is asked or just heard.
ASSERTIONS
An assertion is a statement used to
make a declaration or to express strong
belief on a particular topic, often without
evidence.
ASSERTIONS
An assertion can be formulated after
reading a story or a poem, and even after
watching a play.
The purpose of Writing an Assertion
It is for the writer to directly convey
an idea or feeling and to convince the
reader to accept the writer’s interpretation
of a particular literary work.
Types of Assertion
Basic Assertion
A basic assertion is one’s belief, feeling, opinion,
or preference expressed through a straightforward
statement.
It is a simple and direct statement for expressing
feelings, opinions, and beliefs.
For example, “I would like to finish writing this
article first before we go out for coffee.” or “I would
like you to listen to my explanation before you make
your conclusion.”
“I wish I could have expressed this idea earlier
because now someone else has taken the credit.”
Emphatic Assertion
An emphatic assertion occurs when the speaker
recognizes and sympathizes with the other
person’s position or feelings. This
acknowledgment is then followed by a statement
that conveys the speaker’s own beliefs.
For example, “I understand this is not easy, but
we have to get through this with our sanity intact.”
I understand you are busy like me, but it is
difficult for me to finish this project on my own.
So, I want you to help me complete this project.
Escalating Assertion
An escalating assertion occurs when the
speaker or writer does not receive a response
to the first assertion, so they become more
forceful with the second and the succeeding
assertions.
For example, “If you keep insisting on what
you want, I will have to cut ties with you.”
“If you do not finish this work by 6:00
tonight, I will engage the services to another
worker.”
I-language Assertion
I-language assertions are often used in conflicts and
misunderstandings with another person to calm the tension and lighten
the situation. As the term’s name indicates, these statements rely on
the first-person pronoun I. An I-language assertion requires the
speaker to describe how the other person behaves and its effect on the
speaker, a description of the speaker’s feelings, and a statement
indicating what the speaker wants.
For example, “When you do not tell me what is bothering
you, I feel hurt because I feel as if you were pushing me away
or you did not trust me. Therefore, I would appreciate it if you
open up to me after you have taken some space to sort your
thoughts out.”
“When you speak harshly to me, I cannot talk and move as
usual because I feel embarrassed. Therefore, I want you to
speak in a low tone and then give me a task.
Positive Assertions
Positive assertions occur when speakers assert positive
feelings about themselves or others like giving
compliments.
For example, “Your painting has inspired a lot of
people.”
“Philippines E-sports players used an amazing strategy
during the ASEAN games 2023.”
GENERALIZATION
Opinion is a thought, belief, or judgment that a
person or a group of people have about something which
are based mainly on their beliefs. It may also be a
judgment made by an expert.
GENERALIZATION
Assertion is an artistic method involving a strong
declaration, a forceful or confident and positive
statement regarding a belief or a fact, often, it is without
proof or any support. Its purpose is to express ideas or
feelings directly.
Claim is a statement that a writer presents
to substantiate an argument. A claim may
function as a single argument by itself, or it may
be one of the multiple claims made to support a
larger argument.
Counterclaim (also called “counterargument”) is
the argument (or one of the arguments) that opposes the
thesis statement. This paragraph is where the writer
discusses the opposing side's viewpoint and explains
why it is weak or invalid. A counterclaim and rebuttal
paragraph shows that the writer has examined both
sides of the issue, which strengthens his/her position.
Phrases to introduce the counterclaim:
On the other hand, Some people say, Admittedly, Some people say, Certainly, Some
people say
