8. Bias (noun)
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person or
group compared with another, usually in a way
considered to be unfair.
Bias refers to an author’s expression of his/her own
opinion on a particular issue without examining and
presenting enough evidence.
9. EVIDENCE
DICTION
HOW DO WE EXAMINE THE
AUTHOR’S BIAS?
Does the author use
more positive/
negative words or
expressions to
present one side of
an issue?
Does the author use
more positive/
negative evidence to
present one side of
an issue?
10. Example
• Dogs and cats are commonly domesticated
animals. However, dogs are a better choice for
they are fun to play with, and they can be
trained as service dogs to help humans. Cats,
on the contrary, can only serve as a house pet.
11. Look for LOADED WORDS
or words that charge emotion.
• Reading for pleasure is a waste of time. People
who spend hours on reading don't get to live in
the real world. They don't really learn anything
that is useful about dealing with everyday
people and problems. This type of reading is
typical, bland, and boring.
• Reading for pleasure is a waste of time. People
who spend hours on reading don't get to live in
the real world. They don't really learn anything
that is useful about dealing with everyday
people and problems. This type of reading is
typical, bland, and boring.
12. Watch out for STEREOTYPES
• Filipino can sing better than most people in the
world and I’m not being silly. They are very
emotional people, very passionate. And a lot of
them are great singers. There are some great
singers. A lot of them are musicians so they
respect great songs,”
13. Be on the lookout for ONE-SIDED ARGUMENT
• Vitamin A is an important nutrient. It is used to
make rhodopsin, a pigment in our eyes. Thus,
Vitamin A is necessary for healthy vision. People
can develop night blindness if they do not get
enough of it. Carrots are an excellent source of
vitamin A. Carrots should be a part of your daily
diet.
14. 4. Use of Vague language
• Online learning is the best mode of
education in the new normal. Learners who
have gadgets with internet access learn
better than learners who only use modules.
The internet is expensive, though.
15. 1.Heavily opinionated or one-sided.
2.Relies on unsupported or unsubstantiated claims.
3.Presents highly selected facts that lean to a certain
outcome.
4.Pretends to present facts, but offers only opinion.
5.Uses extreme or inappropriate language.
16. Direction: Complete the table by citing the
evidences that show that the author is for
and against the topics. Then, determine
which of the two topics the author favors
more. Write your answers on one whole
sheet of paper.
17. 1. Jeepneys have been one of the main modes of transport in
the Philippines. They are also the livelihood source of many
Filipinos. However, they often cause road congestion and
traffic jams. Also, they are obsolete which may compromise
the safety of the passengers and may pose a threat to the
environment. As such, these jeepneys do not meet the
standard of modernization of a public utility vehicle. With
these, phasing them out appears to be a much better choice.
Evidence presented for
Phasing out Jeepneys
Evidence presented for
Retaining Jeepneys
Based on the evidences,
which of the two does the
author favor more?
18. 2. People benefit from mining since it not only creates thousands
of jobs but also supplies raw materials, minerals, and metals that are
vital to our economy. Yet, mining also causes issues and may
endanger life. Mining work can be hazardous. If a tunnel fails, miners
could become stuck underground. At the mine, miners breathe
hazardous chemicals and rock dust that can seriously ill them. Mining
can also cause hazardous environmental pollution. And mines have
the potential to ruin vital habitats for animals.
Positive effects of mining Negative effects of mining Based on the evidences,
which of the two does the
author favor more?
19.
20. Our neighbor is such a horrible person that one can deal with.
He doesn’t care about his neighborhood because of his attitude. As
a matter of fact, everybody hates him because he talks arrogantly
and doesn’t care whether he hurts the feelings of others or not.
There was this one time when our old landlady went to his house
and asked him to minimize the sound of his radio because most of
her student boarders were studying. Instead of responding to the
request of the old lady, he humiliated her.
1. The author is biased against __________.
A.His neighbor C. old landlady
B. Student boarders D. neighborhood
21. 2. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own
opinion on a particular issue without examining and
presenting enough evidence.
A. Bias B. judgment C. objective D. subjective
3. What does it mean to show bias?
A. To be happy C. To be neutral
B. To be one-sided D. To refuse to take side
22. 4.Which of the statements below helps a person determine the author’s
biases?
A.Use of diction and evidence B. Use of credentials
C.Use of personal thoughts D. Use of words.
5.What makes a statement unbiased?
A. It is based on facts. B. It has loaded words.
C. It persuades the readers. D. It uses understandable words.
23. ASSIGNMENT
In one whole sheet of paper write an essay
consisting of at least 150 words about the
importance of knowing or distinguishing the
author’s bias. Be sure to apply the principle of
cohesion and coherence.
