Statements Analysis Worksheet Read each statement. 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.
Statements Analysis Worksheet
Read each statement.
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.
| Number | Statement | Source | Analysis |
| Example | “We should raise taxes on the wealthy.” | Bob from Accounting | 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. |
| 1. | “The Aquaclear water filter- it really will improve the taste and odor of your water.” | Advertisement | |
| 2. | “The lot extends back to about where that large oak tree stands.” | Property owner, showing his property to a potential buyer | |
| 3. | “It seems clear that within the next ten years, they’ll have produced a machine that can really think.” | Statement | |
| 4. | “Watch out for the boss; he’s grumpy today.” | Statement | |
| 5. | “The arrhythmia you are experiencing indicates you should lay off the jogging for a while.” | Doctor | |
| 6. | “The President has determined that tax reform will be his first priority during his second term in office.” | Statement | |
| 7. | “Renaissance music simply lulls me to sleep.” | Statement | |
| 8. | “Well, let’s see. To get to the Woodward Mall, go down this street a couple of blocks and then turn right. Go through several stoplights, turn left, and go just a short way. You can’t miss it.” | Statement | |
| 9. | “What did I think of the concert? I thought it was pretty good. You should have been there.” | Said at a party | |
| 10. | During his first news conference of the year, the president said today that his administration was going to crack down even harder on international terrorism.” | Statement | |
| 11. | “I think I have an engine problem.” | To your mechanic | |
| 12. | “If you miss too many classes will be consequences.” | Teacher | |
| 13. | “If you do not return this vehicle with a full tank of gas, you will be charged $10 per gallon, plus a refueling fee of $20.” | Rental car agent | |
| 14. | “I pulled you over because you were driving too fast for the conditions.” | Police officer | |
| 15. | “I’ll be back later.” | Mom |
