Author's Bias

Deer are beautiful creatures.

They are so graceful to watch as

they run through the forest. It's

hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.

What is the author's bias?

• The author favors deer hunting

• The author thinks there are too many deer

• The author thinks deer harm the environment

• The author does not favor deer hunting

Citizens of the Fairlawn Park area look with alarm at the evil plot to change a beautiful spot into a baseball park. If this malicious plan is carried out, the lovely trees in the park will be chopped down. Values of the property within the area will drop sharply as the park fills with the filth and debris of the bulldozers and other equipment. Later the shrieks of the young ruffians who take over the park will destroy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Obviously no one cares about the poor citizen who has slaved to pay for his home and to keep up with his taxes.
The author is biased against...

• homeowners and taxpayers
  

• citizens of the Fairlawn Park area

• a baseball field in the park

• more trees in the park

New cars are not built as well as they used to be. Owners of new cars in 2002 have more complaints about their automobiles than in past years. In fact, the recalling of new cars by their makers is becoming a routine practice in America. Instead of insisting upon safe, well-designed products, carmakers seem more concerned with throwing together shoddy automobiles and making a profit. Invariably, new cars need parts replaced almost as soon as the warranty expires. Unfortunately, people need transportation, so they continue to buy new automobiles.

The author is biased against...

• new car owners

• foreign car manufacturers

• car repair shops

• automobile manufacturers

What is the author's bias?

• An opinion that affects writing

• A generalization

• A fact-based statement

• A neutral perspective

What is the purpose of identifying an author's bias?

• To agree with the author

• To ignore their opinions

• To find only factual statements

• To understand their writing better

What should a skilled reader look for to infer an author's bias?

• The author's name

• The author's diction and use of evidence

• The author's biography

• The author's publication date

What is bias according to the text?

• A fact-based statement

• A neutral viewpoint

• A type of writing

• An opinion that influences thoughts

How can an author express bias?

• By using only facts

• By stating opinions directly

• By avoiding personal views

• By being completely neutral

I won’t pretend Senate Democrats, knowing they don’t have the power to stop Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, have turned the confirmation hearings into a campaign platform to smear President Donald Trump.

• pretend

• confirmation

• stop

• smear

What is the author's bias in the following statement? 'The new city park is a waste of taxpayer money and will only serve to increase traffic and noise in the neighborhood.'

• A) The author supports the new city park

• B) The author is neutral about the new city park

• C) The author is against the new city park

• D) The author believes the park will benefit the community