AUTHOR'S BIAS

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct?

• Everybody, including authors and readers, has a point of view.

• An author’s point of view and his purpose are the same thing.

• Point of view determines if the writing persuades, entertains, or informs.

• A point of view does not influence the way most authors write.

Multiple Choice

How does an author develop a specific point of view?

• By carefully choosing the right words and descriptions

• By quoting facts geared to persuade the reader

• By relying on third-person omniscient to create stronger plots

• By expressing multiple personal opinions and biases

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

Multiple Choice

Bias is when someone has an __________ opinion about something.

• untrue

• unfair

• unrealistic

• awful

Multiple Choice

We can recognize bias by finding ___________ opinions.

• lucky

• beliefs

• fantastic

• one-sided

Multiple Select

Bias is useful because it helps us find out a person’s __________ or __________. (Choose two answers)

• belief

• personality

• opinion

• reality

• profession

Multiple Choice

If someone __________ a particular football team, they might show __________when describing a match.

• bias - supports

• likes - disagreement

• supports - bias

• hates - support

Multiple Choice

If someone supports an idea, he would describe it as _____________.

• fantastic

• unfair

• awful

• boring

Multiple Choice

If you don't support an idea, how would you describe it?

• awesome

• fascinating

• disgusting

• good

Multiple Choice

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

• The writer's lack of citation.

• The writer's use of impartial language.

• The writer's use of vague statements.

Multiple Choice

If the author uses negative language about a topic, they are _________ the topic.

• against

• or

• neutral about

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

These words could define 'bias', except _________.

• impartiality

• one-sided

• prejudice

• tendency

Multiple Choice

When an author is bias, the author _________.

• writes objectively

• writes subjectively

• uses facts to support the writing

• uses opinion to support the writing

Multiple Choice

Bias is when someone has an __________ opinion about something.

• untrue

• unfair

• unrealistic

• awful

Multiple Choice

We can recognize bias by finding ___________ opinions.

• lucky

• beliefs

• fantastic

• one-sided

Multiple Select

Bias is useful because it helps us find out a person’s __________ or __________. (Choose two answers)

• belief

• personality

• opinion

• reality

• profession

Multiple Choice

If someone __________ a particular football team, they might show __________when describing a match.

• bias - supports

• likes - disagreement

• supports - bias

• hates - support

Multiple Choice

If someone supports an idea, he would describe it as _____________.

• fantastic

• unfair

• awful

• boring

Multiple Choice

If you don't support an idea, how would you describe it?

• awesome

• fascinating

• disgusting

• good

Multiple Choice

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

• The writer's lack of citation.

• The writer's use of impartial language.

• The writer's use of vague statements.

Multiple Choice

If the author uses negative language about a topic, they are _________ the topic.

• against

• or

• neutral about

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

These words could define 'bias', except _________.

• impartiality

• one-sided

• prejudice

• tendency

Multiple Choice

When an author is bias, the author _________.

• writes objectively

• writes subjectively

• uses facts to support the writing

• uses opinion to support the writing

Multiple Choice

Bias is when someone has an __________ opinion about something.

• untrue

• unfair

• unrealistic

• awful

Multiple Choice

We can recognize bias by finding ___________ opinions.

• lucky

• beliefs

• fantastic

• one-sided

Multiple Select

Bias is useful because it helps us find out a person’s __________ or __________. (Choose two answers)

• belief

• personality

• opinion

• reality

• profession

Multiple Choice

If someone __________ a particular football team, they might show __________when describing a match.

• bias - supports

• likes - disagreement

• supports - bias

• hates - support

Multiple Choice

If someone supports an idea, he would describe it as _____________.

• fantastic

• unfair

• awful

• boring

Multiple Choice

If you don't support an idea, how would you describe it?

• awesome

• fascinating

• disgusting

• good

Multiple Choice

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

• The writer's lack of citation.

• The writer's use of impartial language.

• The writer's use of vague statements.

Multiple Choice

If the author uses negative language about a topic, they are _________ the topic.

• against

• or

• neutral about

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

These words could define 'bias', except _________.

• impartiality

• one-sided

• prejudice

• tendency

Multiple Choice

When an author is bias, the author _________.

• writes objectively

• writes subjectively

• uses facts to support the writing

• uses opinion to support the writing