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1
Which sentence is an unbiased correction to the beginning of paragraph number 5?
Since they are insensitive, teenagers are,"sociopaths."
Teenager's minds can be characterized as "still developing."
Teenagers are just temporarily psychotic.
Teenagers are like little sociopaths.
2
What is the author's purpose in writing this piece?
To Satirize
To Entertain
To Inform
To Persuade
3
An image of the Senator rolling his eyes in the article shows what kind of bias?
Bias through photos
Bias through placement
Bias through statistsics
Bias through omission
4
"The consumer's spent nearly double this Christmas on toys and games."; is an example of what?
Bias through statistics
Bias by photos
Bias through omission
Bias through names and titles
5
What are the author's views on trying kids as adults?
It's a learning experience.
It is necessary.
It is unjust.
It is justifiable in some cases.
6
How can a story show bias through word choice?
Using positive or negative words
Broadcaster's voice
Authors tone
All of the above
7
In what ways can an author display bias?
Through statistics
Omission
Word choice
All of the above.
8
Which of the following does NOT influence news bias?
Ideology
Institutional Affiliation
Geography
Technology
9
Which sentence contains neutral language that does not contain bias?
Melinda spent over a hundred bucks on just a pair of shoes.
Melinda spent way too much on fancy new shoes.
Melinda broke the bank on her new running shoes.
Melinda spent $112 on her new running shoes.
10
The following media type are meant to be biased EXCEPT:
Political cartoons
News articles
Letters to the editor
Editorial page