Question

Read the excerpt from Chapter 4 of Wheels of Change.

Jane Yatman never challenged Jane Lindsay’s 800-mile record. Instead, she found a new venue for her long-distance cycling. In 1900, she rode from New York to Chicago—approximately 1,050 miles—in 254 hours and 40 minutes.

The statements in this excerpt are objective because they

contain facts that can be proven.
offer personal beliefs and opinions.
include debatable details and ideas.
use persuasive words and phrases.

Answer 1

contain facts that can be proven. The excerpt gives verifiable details (names, date, distance, and time), so it states factual information rather than opinions or persuasion.