Fact or opinion
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more than one language. -
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Not SyncedPolitical views are opinions.
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Not SyncedDifferent people hold different ideas
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that can be proven to be true, -
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or confirmed by data? -
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if you can use these questions -
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- Title:
- Fact or opinion
- Description:
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How to tell fact from opinion.
- Video Language:
- English
- Team:
- Amplifying Voices
- Project:
- CIVIX
- Duration:
- 04:54
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