Question

which of the following represents a judgment (as distinct from a fact, opinion, or inference)? a shakespeare wrote his plays over a 25 - year period in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. b based on the content of many of his plays, shakespeare probably suffered much from difficult romantic relationships and a stormy emotional life. c even though most people tend to think of shakespeare primarily as a playwright, i like his poems better. d because of their cultural prominence and literary excellence, shakespeares plays are the most valuable type of dramatic literature for use in high school english classrooms. 14 of 20 questions remaining

Explanation:

A fact is a verifiable statement, an opinion is a personal belief or judgment. Option C is a personal preference (liking poems better), which is a judgment. Options A and B are statements about Shakespeare's life - span of play - writing and possible personal life events which can be considered facts or inferences. Option D is a statement about the use of Shakespeare's plays in classrooms which is also a fact - like statement.

Answer:

C. Even though most people tend to think of Shakespeare primarily as a playwright, I like his poems better.