For Items 1-4: Examining Biases made by the Author DIRECTION: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What does it mean to show bias?
A. to be angry
C. to refuse to take side
B. to show knowledge
D to favor one side over another
2. What is an example of bias commonly found in propaganda? A. words that excite
C. limited use of exaggeration
B. words that tell facts
D. arguments that appeal to reason
3. What is the purpose of bias?
A. to change the reader's mind
C. to provide balance views or issues
B. to help the readers know the truth
D. to establish the superiority of one idea.
4. Which question is unbiased?
A. Does the school board have the right to enforce a dress code?
B. Do you think the Mayor is doing a good job in spite of his questionable character?
C. Do you prefer daytime or evening television programming? D. Do you think the government should allow to cut down trees willingly to build a new high way? ​