Bias can be defined as

favoring one thing over another, a preference for one thing over another

a type of media bias that means vague, dramatic or sensational language

Ad hominem is a type of bias in which the author...

attacks his opponent's character instead of the issue

Unsubstantiated Claims are...

Claims in journalist’s reports that don’t have evidence to support them.

Which is not an example of Ad Hominem:

What a reasonable and well-thought conclusion

A Subjective Statement is a type of bias that is...

Influenced by personal feelings, tastes, and opinions.

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Types of Bias

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This type of media bias occurs when media leave out certain news stories that do not support their own political beliefs
Bias by Omission
Sensationalism
Unsubstantiated Claims
Mudslinging
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Bias can be defined as
hatred towards another person
favoring one thing over another
a preference for one thing over another
preferring one gender over another
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The type of bias that uses dramatic language to produce strong emotions is
bias by omisson
mudslinging
unsubstantiated claim
sensationalism
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Spin in Media
When they repeat a show on TV
Spin is when you twirl around the room
Turning the language to positive
a type of media bias that means vague, dramatic or sensational language
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Ad hominem is a type of bias in which the author...
exaggerates
attacks his opponent's character instead of the issue
tells lies
adds too much detail
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Unsubstantiated Claims are...
A way to misrepresent peoples’ opinions.
A type of media bias that means vague, dramatic or sensational language.
Info is given in a way that makes a deep impression.
Claims in journalist’s reports that don’t have evidence to support them.
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Which is not an example of Ad Hominem:
You are the worst
Mickey Mouse sucks
What a reasonable and well-thought conclusion
Mrs. Hibby is a horrible teacher
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A Subjective Statement is a type of bias that is...
Influenced by the personal thoughts of a celebrity.
Influenced by lies your mother told you when you were young.
Influenced by facts and data.
Influenced by personal feelings, tastes, and opinions.
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This is a type of bias that occurs when reporters determine what someone else is thinking without evidence to support it
Mind Reading
Unsubstantiated Claims
Sensationalism
Bias by omission
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This type of media bias makes statements that are unsupported by facts.
Unsubstantiated claims
Mudslinging
Sensationalism
Bias by Omission

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