Q3 Q#1 Bias and Propaganda

It refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular issue without examining and presenting enough evidence. 

• bias

• judgement

• propaganda

• subjective

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about BIAS?

• being subjective as opposed to being objective.

• presenting both sides of the issue.

• Telling only a part of the issue.

How can we avoid being bias?

• Present facts and evidence for both side of the issue.

• Provide evidence only for the side you are bias for.

• Be more subjective rather than objective.

Which of the following statement shows bias?

• Jose Rizal is the best hero in the Philippines.

• Joseph Estrada is the 13th president of the Philippines.

• The Sun is the centre of the solar system.

Which of the following is a BIAS FOR statement?

• Sarah Geronimo is the best pop singer in the Philippines.

• Ferdinand Marcos Sr. is the worst president the Philippines has ever had because of Martial Law.

• Duterte was called "The Punisher" because of the many extrajudicial killings during his administration.

Which of the following is a BIAS AGAINST statement?

• Japanese are better than Filipinos because they are more disciplined.

• Mathematics is the most difficult academic subject.

• English is my favourite subject because I like literature.

Diction refers to the choice of words or expressions that helps convey the stand of the author towards an issue.

• True

• False

A statement is "bias for" if the author uses more positive statement to show positive sides of the issue. 

• True

• False

A statement is "bias against" if the author uses more negative words to show the negative side of an issue. 

• True

• False

Fernando Marcos Jr. is called a dictator because his father is called as one. What bias clue is used in the statement. 

• Stereotyping

• Vague language

• Loaded words