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Is there a difference between reality and truth ?

Is there a difference between reality and truth ?. English 10 – Unit 1. “Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures.” - Jessamyn West. Truth versus Reality. Truth. Reality. noun Definition: Sincerity in action, character, and utterance Fact

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Is there a difference between reality and truth ?

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  1. Is there a difference between reality and truth? English 10 – Unit 1

  2. “Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures.”-Jessamyn West

  3. Truth versus Reality Truth Reality • noun • Definition: • Sincerity in action, character, and utterance • Fact • A judgment, proposition, or idea that is true or accepted as true (truthsof thermodynamics) • noun • Definition: • The quality of state of being real • A real event, entity, or state of affairs (his dream became a reality) • The totality of real things and events (trying to escape from reality)

  4. Truth versus Reality Examples of Truth Examples of Reality • At some point you have to face the simple truth that we failed. • Their explanation was simpler but came closer to the truth. • The article explains the truth about global warming. • Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth? • the difference between fiction and reality • The reality is that we can’t afford to buy a house. • He used television as an escape from reality. • They made the plan a reality.

  5. Big Question Discussion Turn to page 1 in your literature book.

  6. Partner Discussion Answer the following with your partner by describing specific examples of each of the following. Make sure you BOTH contribute to the discussion. One person needs to record your thoughts and someone will share at least one. • Something that is easy for you and difficult for a friend • Something that you and your parents see differently • The solution to a political issue • A scientific theory that has some uncertainty

  7. Big Question Nonfiction This I Believe “Truth and the Santa Clause Moment”

  8. Read This I Believe Essay. When finished, journal about how this contributes to the Big Question “Is there a difference between reality and truth?” Be prepared to share what you wrote.

  9. Big Question Art “The Discovery” by Norman Rockwell

  10. Big Question Vocabulary You need to get out a sheet of paper and head it. The title of this assignment is Unit 1 Vocabulary.

  11. Vocabulary Although I had concreteevidence, it was improbable to me that Marta stole that money. Everyone’s perception of Marta was misinformed because she did not like to socialize with anyone. In reality, she was the sweetest person on the planet! Since I still had a lot of uncertainty that she was guilty, I did more investigating. I thankfully was able to verify that someone tried to set her up.

  12. Unit 1 Vocabulary Jennifer Parson 8/12/13 Block 3 Concrete Evidence Improbable Perception Reality Uncertainty Verify Specific or definite (your sentence) Proof or facts Not like to be true or happen The way you think about something Being true to life; real Not sure Prove it is true

  13. Big Question Journal Journal about the following: “What do you consider truth to be? *You MUST use a least 2 vocabulary words in this journal. Underline them when you use them.

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