Form 7: Identifying Bias and Author Purpose
Analyze texts to determine the author's underlying purpose and detect potential bias in non-fiction writing.
Questions
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What is 'bias' in non-fiction writing?
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Which sign strongly indicates author bias in a text?
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What is the author's primary purpose in a balanced discussion text?
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Which author is most likely to be biased when discussing a new theme park?
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How can an author create bias without using emotional words?
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If a text only presents positive facts about chocolate, what is the author's purpose?
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What does 'author purpose' refer to?
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Which sentence contains clear emotional bias?
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What is the difference between 'subjective' and 'objective' writing?
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Why is it important to consider WHO wrote a non-fiction text?
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Which author is LEAST likely to show bias?
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Which set of loaded words signals negative bias?
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How can an author avoid bias when writing a balanced text?
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What is the purpose of an advertorial (paid article)?
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Text A lists pros and cons of solar energy. Text B calls solar energy 'a total waste'. What is the difference?