Examining Biases Made by the Author

My son's girlfriend is very rude!She calls so late at night! Last week she called me Sara instead of Mrs. Reyes-I quickly corrected her. So disrespectful. Today she came over for lunch and brought cookies--without even asking if it was okay. What if I had already made cookies? The author is biased against...

• rude children

• her son

• her son's girlfriend

• dating

Which of the underlined words help show the author's bias? My son's girlfriend is very rude. She calls so late at night-sometimes as late as 9:00 at night! Last week she called me Sara instead of Mrs. Olson-I quickly corrected her.

• girlfriend

• rude

• week

• called

An author writing about Mustang Convertibles uses words such as: performance, speed, fuel-efficiency, wind, luxury? What can you infer about the author's bias?

• dislikes sports cars

• likes Mustang Convertibles

• thinks Mustangs are for old people

• thinks Mustangs are dangerous

What does it mean to show bias?

• to be angry

• to favor one side over the other

• to refuse to take a side

• to show knowledge

When is an author credible and not bias?

• when he shows favoritism

• when he alters information

• when he gives false impression

• when he can prove using valid facts and materials

Which statement is NOT an example of author bias?

• The #1 COVID-19 vaccine is Moderna’s vaccine.

• Astra Zeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is the best of all.

• Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Sinovac is 50.38% effective.

• The most effective COVID-19 vaccine is the one manufactured by Pfizer, Inc. and BioNTech.

Which refers to the preference or opinion that prevents one from approaching a topic with a neutral point of view?

• loaded language

• credibility

• preference

• bias

Which refers to the degree to which a source is trustworthy and believable?

• loaded language

• credibility

• preference

• bias

Which of the following statements is bias?

• God is all-knowing and powerful.

• COVID-19 has claimed millions of lives.

• Filipinos are known for their hospitality.

• People who are good in math are brainy.

Which is NOT a source of bias?

• when the writer presents facts for support

• when the writer is trying to persuade the reader

• when the writer relies on incomplete information

• when the writer wants you to believe on what he or she is saying