Directions: Read and answer the queations below. Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the underlined words help show the author's bias?
My son's girlfriend is very rude. She calls so late at night - sometimes 9:00 at night. Last week she called me Sara instead of Aunt /Tita Sara. - I quickly corrected her.
2. What does it mean to show bias?
- C. to favor one side over another
3. Which statement is NOT an example of author's bias?
4. It is the preference and opinion that prevents one from approaching a topic with neutral point of view.
5. The degree to which a source is trustworthy and believable.
6. If the author uses positive language above a topic, he/she is __ about the the topic.
7. If the author uses negative language about the topic, he/she is ____
about the topic.
A. for
B. neutral
C. against
D. all of the above
8. Deer are beautiful creatures. They are so graceful to watch as they run through the forest. Its hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals? What is the author's bias?
A. The author favors deer hunting.
B. The author thinks deer harm the environment.
C. The author thinks there are too many deers.
D. The author does not favor deer hunting.
9. AN UNBIASED PERSON CONSIDERS ALL SIDES OF AN ISSUE.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
