Bias

What is bias?

• A factual statement about a topic

• A preconceived opinion on a subject

• An unbiased perspective

• A neutral viewpoint

Why is it important to recognize bias in informational text?

• To adopt the author's opinion

• To know that you have the complete picture of the topic

• To ignore the author's perspective

• To avoid reading biased information

Which of the following is NOT a way to spot bias?

• Use of sarcasm and hyperbole

• Word choice and connotation

• Use of emotive language

• Use of facts

How can word choice indicate bias?

• By using only factual statements

• By using neutral words

• By using strong words with powerful opinions

• By avoiding any descriptive words

What does the term 'connotation' refer to in the context of bias?

• The length of a word

• The grammatical structure of a sentence

• The emotions and feelings associated with words

• The literal meaning of a word

What should you do to be a critical consumer of information?

• Only read information that aligns with your opinions

• Identify and understand bias in sources

• Ignore any biased information

• Accept all information as true

What does emotive language do?

• Causes the author to feel an emotion

• Causes the writer to feel an emotion

• Causes the reader to feel an emotion

Which word means that only one viewpoint is presented in the text?

• balanced

• biased

• one-sided

• double-sided

If the text presents both sides of the argument with an equal amount of attention and objectively, it is called . . . .

• biased

• balanced

• equal

• one-sided

Read and analyze the following text:  

   It is very important that Americans between the ages of 18 to 24 take advantage of the opportunity to vote. Legislators that are elected can make changes to government-sponsored financial aid for college. The politicians can also make changes to laws that allow young adults to stay on their parents’ health insurance. These government officials can also send our citizens into wars which impact this age group the most. 

• This text presents a biased view for young Americans voting.

• This text presents a balanced view about young Americans voting.

• This text presents a biased view against young Americans voting.