English- Week1 "Bias"

• Bias is defined as a strong leaning in either positive or negative direction.
• The author uses rhetorical questions to engage readers emotionally and make them think about their own beliefs.
• The author's opinion can be seen through the use of emotive language, such as 'disgusting', 'horrible', and 'terrifying'.
• Bias writing is where the author is being subjective.
• Bias writing happens when an author is unfair in presenting an issue and only focuses on one side of the story.
• Unbiased writing is where the author is objective.
• Unbiased writing is where an author is fair in presenting an issue and focuses on both sides of the story.
• RECOGNIZING BIAS

  • Look for loaded words- words that change with the emotions. Can reveal an author's opinion about his/her topic.
• RECOGNIZING BIAS

  • Watch out for stereotypes-if the author labels an entire group, the writing is probably biased.