English Practice Test in Preparation for the 3rd Periodic Test

It refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular issue without examining and presenting enough evidence. This arises from the author’s thinking which may be influenced by personal beliefs, culture, attitudes, preferences, and past experiences

• Unbiased Writing

• Propaganda

• Biased Writing

• Cohesive Devices

Unfair presentation of the Issue. Focuses on one side

Fair presentation of the issue. Focuses on both sides

What are the two types that you should consider checking to determine If the author is biased.

It can be in the form of facts and information, testimonies and direct observations, scientific and legal findings, and anecdotes and philosophical evidence.

• Positive Connotation

• Evidence

• Negative Connotation

• Diction

It refers to the words or expressions that help convey the stand of the author towards an issue. These words and expressions may indicate a positive or negative connotation or meaning.

• Positive Connotation

• Evidence

• Negative Connotation

• Diction

It is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitudes, perspectives, and emotions of people or communities toward some cause or position by presenting only one side of an argument. It is usually repeated and presented over a wide variety of media to attract the interests of a greater majority.

• Biased Writing

• Propaganda

• Social Issue

• Unbiased Writing

This is a technique that shows the product’s best features, tells half-truths, and omits its potential problems.

• Card Stacking

• Name-Calling

• Plain Folks

• Glittering Generalitites

This is the use of common people to sell or to promote a product or service. Advertisements appear to associate a person or groups of individuals to be one of common people or the masses. This technique is commonly used in the world of advertising because buyers are on the lookout for real experiences.

• Card Stacking

• Name-Calling

• Plain Folks

• Glittering Generalities

This is the use of words or ideas that evoke a positive emotional response from an audience. Virtue words are often used. For better effect, brands appear to use hyperboles, metaphors, or lyrical phrases to attract more attention.

• Card Stacking

• Name-Calling

• Plain Folks

• Glittering Generalities