Fact and Opinion

Fact and Opinion
Most articles include both opinions and facts combine together backing one another to create a stronger piece of writing. A fact is referred to a something that should be true given a particular circumstance and can be supported by evidence. However, this is different from an opinion or belief and possible might or might not, have evidence behind it. An opinion is normally a personal statement on a particular topic, and can consequently result in strong emotion which could lead to people interpreting an opinion as a fact.
The newspaper article “Are Numbered” by Dimple Hindocha is about larger and foreign supermarkets in Saudi Arabia endangering traditional mini markets known as ‘baqala’ that are in every corner of the towns or city streets in the country. The title alone is in fact, an opinion. At first readers may think that the title may be a fact, however many may disagree with the statement given in the title.   The title is very catchy as ‘bagalas’ have become very traditional in the country due to the fact that many locals have been using the small mini markets for several years. To read that their traditional mini markets are being conquered and slowly cleared away by dominating markets is a shock to the society.
The article begins with “there is a growing concern about the continuing decline of ‘baqalat’ due to the arrival of the many big super markets everywhere” said by baqala operators. Following this the author then goes on to include that “the arrival of the large supermarket chains has had a major impact on the nature structure of the local food retailing” by including the strong general opinion which relates to the older traditions of the country being taken over by new overseas traditions as they begin moving themselves in, makes locals more aware of the issue arising and give them a sense of worry. Although people may be becoming more concerned, there is no evidence to back up the statement and some may not agree with the...