Which statement is an opinion supported by a fact? Georgia O'Keeffe was an American painter who famously painted desert landscap
es with animal skulls. Georgia O'Keeffe painted scenes of desert landscapes and New York City, not upstate New York where she lived. Georgia O'Keeffe was a great artist, and she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1962. Georgia O'Keeffe must have liked the desert a lot. She painted her most beautiful paintings while she lived there.
C). Georgia O'Keeffe was a great artist, and she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1962.
Explanation:
An opinion is characterized as 'a subjective belief, judgment, or perspective that an individual has formed about a specific topic, issue, person, or thing' while a fact is described as 'an objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.' An opinion may or may not be true and requires sufficient evidence or facts to establish it while a fact is an ultimate reality.
As per the question, the third statement correctly displays an opinion that is backed by a fact. It <u>shows the common belief of people that Keefe had been a wonderful artist which is supported by the factual evidence of 'her induction into Arts and Letters Academy in the year 1962' which validates the truth of the opinion</u>. Thus, <u>option C</u> is the correct answer.
