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Reading Analysis Review Game. Trashketball !. Question 1. When someone is leaning toward one’s own views or outlooks, especially a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment, it is called what? Bias. Question 2. Name 2 ways a writer can create bias .
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Reading Analysis Review Game Trashketball!
Question 1 • When someone is leaning toward one’s own views or outlooks, especially a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment, it is called what? • Bias
Question 2 • Name 2 ways a writer can create bias. • The writer has incomplete information. • The writer is deliberately trying to persuade the audience by showing only one side. (unbalanced) • The writer’s experience is coloring the writer’s attitude. (prejudice) • The writer uses exaggerated language (lots of big & fancy words) • The writer is trying to sell you something. • The writer is trying to produce an emotional response from you.
Question 3 • Name 2 questions you should ask yourself in order to determine if bias is present in what you’re reading. • What are the facts in the article? • What are the opinions in the article? • Looking at the opinions, what is the prevailing tone? Is it positive or negative? How do you know? • What do you know about the author of the article? • How might experiences or objectives “color” this author’s opinion? • Do you think the author intentionally uses bias to persuade, or is it unintentional? • How biased is the article? Can the writer be trusted, or is the bias too strong for a clear understanding of the topic?
Question 5 • What is an extreme form of persuasion for the purpose of getting people to do certain things or think a certain way. • Propaganda
Question 6 • Which type of propaganda is an appeal for others to “ join the crowd” in order to be on the “winning side” • Bandwagon
Question 7 • In which type of propaganda does a famous person endorse a product, person, or idea. • Testimonial
Question 8 • In which type of propaganda is only the positive information presented the negative information is left out? • Card Stacking
Question 9 • In which type of propaganda are emotionally appealing words or images used to describe a product or idea, but no evidence is given to support it? • Glittering Generalities
Question 10 • Which type of propaganda uses words that have negative connotation towards opposing products. • Namecalling
Question 11 • Which type of propaganda uses common, ordinary people to promote a product? • Plainfolks
Question 12 • Which type of propaganda uses gimmicks, rebates, free toys, etc. to promote and sell a product? • Rewards
Question 13 • Which type of propaganda uses humor, something sad, repetition, and jingles etc. to get your attention and remember a product? • Emotional Appeal
Question 14 • Which type of propaganda uses your feelings about one thing to get you to feel the same way about another thing? • Transfer
Question 15 • Is the following article biased? How do you know (2 reasons)? • Yes • Many opinions stated & few facts • Unbalanced – only shows one side of the story. • Tone of the opinions is very negative.
Question 16 • Which type of propaganda is shown in the ad below? • Namecalling
Question 17 • Which type of propaganda is shown in the ad below? • Glittering Generalities
Question 18 • Which type of propaganda is shown in the ad below? • Card Stacking
Question 19 • Which type of propaganda is shown in the ad below? • Bandwagon
Question 20 • Is the following article biased? How do you know (2 reasons)? • No • Facts reported and no opinions were given. • Balanced – shows both sides of the story. • Tone of the article is neutral & impartial.