GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Bias - Explained

The transcript discusses how writers use persuasion to make one viewpoint seem more favorable than another. It provides an example of how advertisements often highlight only the benefits of a product or service, omitting any drawbacks, to persuade the audience.

What is the main purpose of the writer in the text?

How does the writer attempt to persuade the reader?

Can you provide an example of how advertisements may present information?

What are the potential drawbacks of a product or service that may be omitted in persuasive writing?

Why is it important to consider both benefits and drawbacks when evaluating a product or service?