Understanding Media Bias

What is a common consequence of media bias in today's environment?

• More accurate news reporting

• Increased trust in news sources

• Stronger family bonds

• Polarization and different realities

Why is it important to understand both sides of an issue in today's media environment?

• To avoid political discussions

• To live in a single reality

• To make informed decisions

• To increase polarization

What are the two main pairings to consider when analyzing media bias?

• Author and publisher, and content and context

• Speaker and audience, and subject and topic

• Reader and writer, and headline and body

• Source and destination, and fact and opinion

How can knowing the bias of the speaker and audience help in media analysis?

• It can predict the length of the article

• It can help fill in the blanks regarding the subject and topic

• It can determine the publication date

• It can identify the author's favorite color

What is a key characteristic of the right-leaning opinion piece from Fox News?

• It focuses on multiple factors contributing to inflation

• It avoids using strong language

• It emphasizes Democratic policies as the main cause of inflation

• It provides a balanced view of both political parties

What term does the Fox News opinion piece use to refer to President Joe Biden?

• Joe the Great Inflator

• Joe the Wise

• Joe the Great

• Joe the Magnificent

What is a key characteristic of the left-leaning article from The Independent?

• It criticizes the inflation reduction act

• It uses positive language to describe the bill

• It focuses on the negative aspects of clean energy

• It avoids quoting politicians

How does The Independent article build confirmation bias?

• By focusing on tax increases

• By using negative language about the bill

• By ignoring quotes from experts

• By using prideful language and positive quotes

What is a common sign of bias in media reporting?

• Balanced coverage of all viewpoints

• Frequent use of adjectives and sarcasm

• Avoiding any form of criticism

• Providing detailed economic theories

What does Biasley's side-by-side news page offer?

• Stories from only conservative viewpoints

• Stories from only liberal viewpoints

• Stories from conservative, moderate, and liberal viewpoints

• Stories from only moderate viewpoints