II. True or False
A. Recognizing Biases. Answer T if the statement is true and F if it is false. Use the provided space before
each number for your answer.
1. Bias is a prejudice or an unfairness against what the author is writing about
2. We all have biases that reflect our opinions and outlooks about life.
3. Stereotypes are works that are charged with emotion (whether positive or negative).
4. If the author is not using specific language, this can be an indicator of bias.
5. Loaded words are words that can reveal an author's opinion about his/her topic.
6. If the author does not label an entire group, the writing is biased.
7. The writing is biased if the author presents the two sides of the argument.
8. Opinions can be based on feelings or emotions which aren't objective.
9. Recognizing biases takes practice.
10. A reader's job is to recognize biases.
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