Fact and opinion

When a news report relies heavily on drama and action that makes it sound more exciting than it really is.

• Sensationalism

• Unsubstantiated Claims

• Mudslinging

• Opinion Statement

When only one side or part of a story is told.

• Spin

• Mudslinging

• Unsubstantiated Claims

• Slant

When the reporter makes assumptions about what someone else is thinking.

• Mind Reading

• bias

• Mudslinging

• Sensationalism

This is used in the media to discredit someone else.

• Slant

• bias

• Spin

• Mudslinging

When a journalists personal feelings come through the writing or speaking.

• Spin

• Slant

• Mind Reading

• Opinion Statement

______ is showing preference for one particular person, thing, idea, group, or point of view.

• Unsubstantiated Claims

• Bias

• Spin

• Slant

When a story leans heavily towards one side, or reports

• Slant

• Bias

• Opinion Statement

• Mind Reading

When something is reported without proper support of evidence or facts.

• Spin

• Slant

• bias

• Unsubstantiated Claims

He made me do it, I was only trying to finish my work! Is an example of which bias?