Objective and Subjective Point of View

Bias is "prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair." What kind of writing would be most likely to show bias?

• Objective

• Subjective

"Professional athletes are paid too much."

• Objective Statement

• Subjective Statement

a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed, physically or mentally

• Claim

• Evidence

• Perspective

• Argument

It's personal to the person performing this action. It's a varying viewpoint regarding something read, written, experienced, or seen.

• emphasize

• action

• interpretation

• argument

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LAFS.7.RI.3.9

When writing from an objective point of view an author

• adds personal feelings

• focuses on factual information

• provides facts and feelings

• none of the above

This is a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

• fact

• opinion

• objective

• subjective

Tags

LAFS.7.RI.3.9

This is not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice. This is based on facts.

• fact

• opinion

• objective

• subjective

Tags

LAFS.7.RI.3.9

When a person uses their opinions and perspectives in presenting their argument, their argument is _____________.

• fact

• opinion

• objective

• subjective

Tags

LAFS.7.RI.3.9

Allowing personal beliefs, opinions, and attitudes to influence writing or interpretation

• bias

• author's purpose

• subjective

• objective

Which of the following statements is an example of an objective point of view?

• A) The movie was boring and too long.

• B) The book has 300 pages.

• C) I think the story was confusing.

• D) The painting is beautiful.