Bias

Which term refers to using emotionally charged words in an argument?

• Logical reasoning

• Loaded language

• Empirical evidence

• Neutral language

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is it important to avoid ad hominem attacks?

• They strengthen the argument

• They focus on the argument's validity

• They distract from the actual argument

• They provide factual evidence

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the effect of using loaded language in an argument?

• It clarifies the argument

• It makes the argument more neutral

• It biases the argument

• It strengthens the argument with facts

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is loaded language often used for?

• To clarify a point

• To manipulate an audience

• To provide neutral information

• To enhance credibility

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Loaded language is not considered effective for what purpose?

• Arguing a point

• Entertaining an audience

• Describing a scene

• Narrating a story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you notice about loaded language in media?

• It is always factual

• It is used to entertain

• It can generate emotional reactions

• It is used to educate

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the potential outcome of using fear in arguments?

• Encouraging logical thinking

• Encouraging emotional manipulation

• Encouraging creative thinking

• Encouraging factual analysis

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the effect of fear on decision-making in the context of the "Appeal to Fear"?

• It enhances decision-making.

• It has no effect on decision-making.

• It can impair decision-making.

• It clarifies decision-making.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you do if you identify logical fallacies in texts and conversations?

• Ignore them

• Seek more balanced sources

• Agree with them

• Use them in your arguments

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is propaganda?

• Unbiased information

• Biased information used to promote a particular point of view

• A type of logical fallacy

• A form of entertainment

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5