Q skills unit 5 EAP108 Recognizing Biases

Which of the following is a method to state or imply the author’s bias?

• Expressing agreement with all viewpoints

• Avoiding adverb phrases

• Choosing descriptive language and vocabulary

• Using neutral language

Answer explanation

Choosing descriptive language and vocabulary is a method to state or imply the author's bias by influencing the reader's perception through the use of specific words and descriptions.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What is one way an author can express direct criticism of the opposing point of view?

• Using adverb phrases

• Claiming the reader shares the author’s bias

• Choosing descriptive language

• Expressing direct criticism

Answer explanation

To express direct criticism of the opposing point of view, an author can directly criticize the opposing argument, making their disagreement clear and explicit.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which adverb phrase can be used to emphasize particular points?

• However

• In fact

• Moreover

• Therefore

Answer explanation

The adverb phrase 'In fact' can be used to emphasize particular points, making it the correct choice in this context.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

How can an author claim that the reader shares their bias?

• Using pronouns like we and our

• Using adverb phrases

• Expressing direct criticism

• Choosing neutral language

Answer explanation

Using pronouns like we and our is how an author can claim that the reader shares their bias.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following is NOT a method to recognize biases?

• Expressing direct criticism

• Using statistical data

• Choosing descriptive language

• Using adverb phrases

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Using statistical data' because it is NOT a method mentioned to recognize biases, unlike the other options.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which adverb phrase can be used to introduce a contrasting idea?

• On the other hand

• In addition

• For example

• As a result

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following is a method to avoid showing bias in writing?

• Using emotive language

• Presenting balanced viewpoints

• Expressing personal opinions

• Using adverb phrases

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following is NOT a method to emphasize a point?

• Using adverb phrases

• Using statistical data

• Using neutral language

• Choosing descriptive language

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.8