Read each statement in worksheet.
Analyze each statement and source for credibility.
Write a 50- to 90-word analysis for each statement.
· Identify if the language used is clear or vague.
· Determine if the statement is literal or figurative.
· Evaluate the source to determine whether it is credible.
**Example**
Statement: “We should raise taxes on the wealthy.”
Source: Bob from Accounting
Analysis: The language used in this statement is literal because Bob means exactly what he says; we should raise taxes on the wealthy. He does not use a simile, metaphor, or a comparison to something else to describe what he means. His language is vague because he does not provide a distinction on what monetary amount should be considered wealthy. Are people who make over $50,000 per year wealthy, $1,000,000, or somewhere in between? Bob from Accounting is not a credible source, because although he most likely possesses financial knowledge, there is no way to confirm he has reliable knowledge about government and taxation.
Analyze each statement and source for credibility.
Write a 50- to 90-word analysis for each statement.
· Identify if the language used is clear or vague.
· Determine if the statement is literal or figurative.
· Evaluate the source to determine whether it is credible.
**Example**
Statement: “We should raise taxes on the wealthy.”
Source: Bob from Accounting
Analysis: The language used in this statement is literal because Bob means exactly what he says; we should raise taxes on the wealthy. He does not use a simile, metaphor, or a comparison to something else to describe what he means. His language is vague because he does not provide a distinction on what monetary amount should be considered wealthy. Are people who make over $50,000 per year wealthy, $1,000,000, or somewhere in between? Bob from Accounting is not a credible source, because although he most likely possesses financial knowledge, there is no way to confirm he has reliable knowledge about government and taxation.
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