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Which type of bias is exemplified when a news article presents information in a way that influences the reader's opinion, even if the facts presented are accurate?
Which type of bias is exemplified when a news article presents information in a way that influences the reader's opinion, even if the facts presented are accurate?
Which of these statements BEST distinguishes persuasive writing from argumentative writing?
Which of these statements BEST distinguishes persuasive writing from argumentative writing?
Which of the following scenarios is an example of social bias?
Which of the following scenarios is an example of social bias?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of persuasive writing?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of persuasive writing?
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In the play "Sorry, Wrong Number", what is the primary theme explored?
In the play "Sorry, Wrong Number", what is the primary theme explored?
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Which of the following is NOT a character in "Sorry, Wrong Number"?
Which of the following is NOT a character in "Sorry, Wrong Number"?
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What is the central dramatic conflict in "Sorry, Wrong Number"?
What is the central dramatic conflict in "Sorry, Wrong Number"?
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What is the meaning of the title "Sorry, Wrong Number" in relation to the play?
What is the meaning of the title "Sorry, Wrong Number" in relation to the play?
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Flashcards
Bias
Bias
A preference for or against something, often unconscious.
Cognitive Bias
Cognitive Bias
A type of bias affecting thinking, like confirmation or anchoring bias.
Statistical Bias
Statistical Bias
Bias arising from methodology, affecting data selection or sampling.
Social Bias
Social Bias
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Prejudice
Prejudice
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Persuasive Writing
Persuasive Writing
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Argumentative Writing
Argumentative Writing
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Mrs. Leona Stevenson
Mrs. Leona Stevenson
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Study Notes
Bias
- Bias is a preference or inclination, positive or negative, toward something.
- Bias can be unconscious and rooted in personal experiences.
- Types of bias include cognitive (confirmation, anchoring), statistical (selection, sampling), social (gender, implicit), and media (framing, sensationalism).
- Prejudice is a preconceived, usually negative, opinion based on stereotypes, potentially leading to discrimination.
- A key difference is bias can be neutral, while prejudice is typically negative and unjustified.
Persuasive vs. Argumentative Writing
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Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader of the writer's opinion.
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Argumentative writing proves a viewpoint as factual using logic and evidence.
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Persuasive techniques use facts and opinions combined to convince, while argumentative writing relies on facts, credible data, and logical reasoning to validate the argument.
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Persuasive writing targets a specific audience to achieve a specific goal, unlike argumentative writing which seeks to present a logical argument to a broader unspecified audience.
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Persuasive uses "I" and "you" while argumentative favors objectivity using the third person.
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Persuasive writing relies on emotional appeals and personal belief while argumentative writing prioritizes logic, evidence, and expert sources.
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Persuasive writing often focuses only on the writer's viewpoint, whereas argumentative writing acknowledges and counters opposing views.
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Persuasive writing starts with a personal interest while argumentative writing begins by researching a debatable topic based on facts.
"Sorry, Wrong Number" Summary
- Genre: Suspense and thriller radio drama.
- Plot: A bedridden woman, Leona Stevenson, overhears a murder plot over the phone. Despite her efforts to alert police and operators, they are dismissive, and tragically, she becomes the target and victim of the murder.
- Characters: Leona Stevenson (victim), Henry Stevenson (involved in the crime), Operators and Police (unresponsive), George (the killer).
- Key Themes: Isolation, helplessness, societal inefficiency, irony and fate.
- Literary Devices: Foreshadowing hints at her fate, suspense and irony as the audience knows more than she does, and the use of sound effects and dialogue to build radio drama tension.
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Explore the concepts of bias and the differences between persuasive and argumentative writing. Understand various types of bias, such as cognitive and social, as well as the techniques employed in persuasive writing versus those in argumentative writing. This quiz will test your knowledge on these important topics.
