Media Bias Quiz

This is an example of spin because:

• The word "gloated" implies he was happy at other's misfortune.

• The word "gloated" means he was acting like a goat.

• The word "gloated" implies he was yelling at them.

• The word "gloated" implies he wanted a break.

This is an example of an unsubstantiated claim because:

• It was a violent attack and not proven.

• She is very smart.

• She isn't so smart.

• We can't prove she does not understand it.

This is an opinion statement presented as fact because:

• This article is wrong and it won't happen.

• The article leaves out information.

• The underlined statement is just an opinion.

• The title is an opinion.

There are 9 plantes in our Solar System.

This is an opinion statement presented as fact because:

• This article is wrong and it did not happen.

• It is no longer facual information.

• The author lied

• The title is an opinion.

This is an example of Sensationalism/Emotionalism because:

• A news group from another country wrote this.

• It is going to be a mess.

• There won't literally be a bath of blood after the election.

• It is happening too fast.

Which of the following words are NOT examples of Sensationalism/Emotionalism?

• shocking & explosive

• slams & rips

• because & sometimes

• chaotic & desperate

This picture is an example of Mudslinging/Ad Hominem because:

• It happend a long time ago.

• They are dressed for a fight.

• calling him a snowflake is an insult.

• The picture is just calling the candidate names.

This picture is an example of Mudslinging/Ad Hominem because:

• It happend a long time ago.

• They are dressed for a fight.

• calling him a snowflake is an insult.

• The picture is just calling the candidate names.

This is an example of mind reading because:

• we can't measure if he hates looking foolish.

• He doesn't look foolish.

• The author lied.

• Cnn always says negative things.

This is an example of slant because:

• It's wrong.

• AOC gets lots of criticism.

• It only shows one side.

• it's from Fox news.