Unit 4

What is bias in literature?

• Bias is the angle at which light is reflected off a surface.
• Bias is a type of fabric that is cut on the diagonal.
• Bias is the inclination or prejudice for or against something or someone.
• Bias is a statistical measure of the accuracy of a model.

What is an example of an argumentative text?

• A list of historical events
• A recipe for chocolate cake
• An example of an argumentative text is an essay that presents a claim supported by evidence and reasoning.
• A poem about nature

When would you use a claim in writing?

• To support or prove a point in your writing.
• To confuse the reader
• To add unnecessary information
• To contradict your main argument

What is a counterargument in writing?

• A summary of the main argument
• A conclusion statement
• A supporting detail for the main argument
• An argument opposing an idea or theory developed in another argument.

What would make someone's writing lack credibility?

• Unreliable sources, lack of evidence, poor grammar and spelling errors, biased language
• Neutral language
• Perfect grammar and spelling
• Too much evidence

What is context used for?

• Context is used to provide relevant information or background.
• Context is used for playing music.
• Context is used for cooking recipes.
• Context is used for storing passwords.

What would be an example of a rhetorical question?

• Can fish climb trees?
• Do rocks float in water?
• Can birds fly?
• Is the sky green?

Which is an example of a rhetorical device?

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Hyperbole
• Alliteration

What makes a hyperbole an example of a rhetorical device?

• A hyperbole involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect, which is a common technique used in rhetoric.
• A hyperbole is a type of metaphor, not a rhetorical device.
• Rhetorical devices are only used in written texts, not in spoken language like hyperboles.
• Hyperboles are always meant to be taken literally, not as a form of exaggeration.

What is digital text?

• Text that is spoken out loud
• Text that is engraved on stone tablets
• Text that is written on paper
• Text that is stored and displayed in an electronic format.