ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Affirmation and negation

Alright kiddo, let's talk about affirmation and negation. These words are used to say whether something is true or not true.

Affirmation means saying yes, something is true. For example, when someone asks you if you like pizza and you say "Yes, I do," that's an affirmation.

Negation means saying no, something is not true. If someone asks you if you have a pet unicorn and you say "No, I don't," that's negation.

It's important to remember that affirmations and negations can be used in many different situations, not just when answering questions. They can also be used in sentences like "I believe that unicorns exist" (affirmation) or "I don't believe that ghosts are real" (negation).

So to sum up, affirmation means saying yes, something is true, while negation means saying no, something is not true. Easy peasy, right?