Question

read the excerpts from two articles written about the same topic:
article 1
taxpayers will fund most of the new arena, at a cost of $300 million. we will all be asked to share the burden of a facility that may well be replaced in 10 years, when the powers that be decide that we need yet another upgrade.
article 2
the construction of the arena will cost the city $300 million. taxpayers will assume 90 percent of the cost. several protesters showed up at city hall tuesday to express their disapproval of the decision. they were forcibly removed by police after two hours.
which comparison of the two excerpts is most accurate?
a. excerpt 1 is objective and verifiable, while excerpt 2 is subjective and opinionated.
b. excerpt 1 is subjective and opinionated, while excerpt 2 is objective and verifiable.
c. both excerpts are subjective, containing emotional language that shares the writers opinions.
d. both excerpts are objective, stating the facts in plain language without expressing any opinions.

Explanation:

• Article 1 uses subjective, opinionated language like "will all be asked to share the burden of a facility that may well be replaced in 10 years" which reflects a negative stance on the arena cost.
• Article 2 states factual details: the exact cost, taxpayer contribution percentage, and a specific event (protesters removed by police) without expressing personal opinions, making it objective and verifiable.

Answer:

B. Excerpt 1 is subjective and opinionated, while excerpt 2 is objective and verifiable.