The excerpt contains objective language because it provides factual information that can be verified. It presents statistics and estimates regarding pirate fishing and its economic impact, which can be checked against credible sources. There is no subjective language or personal opinion expressed; instead, it relies on data and research from an established organization, the World Wildlife Foundation.
Read this excerpt from a passage. As the World Wildlife Foundation reports on its website, "Pirate fishing accounts for an estimated 20% of the world’s catch and as much as 50% in some fisheries. The costs of illegal fishing are significant, with the value of pirate fish products estimated at between $10–$23.5 billion annually." How do you know this excerpt contains objective language? It provides factual information that can be verified. The information is from a website. It stresses the author's point of view. The author's opinion is convincing.
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