RECOGNIZING BIAS BY AUTHORS

recognizing BIAS BY AUTHORS

By JAIME ROBRIGADO

Poll

Which Soda Drink do you like best?

• Coca Cola

• Pepsi Cola

Multiple Choice

1. All of the following indicators point to bias in a written work EXCEPT:

• The writer's use of impartial language

• Providing the sources of information

• The writer's omission of crucial facts

• The writer's use of vague statements

Multiple Choice

An author is writing about the latest Nissan Leaf EV and uses words such as: performance, speed, miles per charge, and power to torque ratio. What can you infer about the author's bias?

• The author dislikes electric vehicles.

• The author likes electric vehicles.

• The author thinks that electric vehicles are not good.

• The author prefers internal combustion engines.

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to show bias?

• To refuse to take a side and remain neutral.

• To show intelligence.

• To think you are a great thinker.

• To favor one side over the other.

Multiple Choice

The following phrases are used to elicit emotion or stir influence to an audience by using the strategy appeal to emotions. Which among the choices does not belong to the group?

• Show pity to street children

• Preference over other brands

• Show credibility by academic degree

• Make use of loaded language to raise arms

Multiple Choice

"Every one have their own personal biases."

• True

• False

• Maybe

​Assignment:

1. Look for the meaning of Propaganda

2. What are the different examples of propaganda?

3. Answer the question "Why are we susceptible to propaganda?

   Reference: Merriam & Webster Dictionary

Grade 8 | English

Recognizing Bias by Authors