Recognizing Biases and Stereotypes Quiz
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What is the writer's view on the care needs of cats and dogs?

  • Cats and dogs both require minimal care
  • Cats require only moderate care, while dogs are extremely difficult to care for (correct)
  • Dogs require only moderate care, while cats are extremely difficult to care for
  • Both cats and dogs require extensive care

    • In the example about voting for a candidate, what assumption does the writer make?

  • The opponent does not live a good, moral life
  • Politicians need to be morally upright personally to do their jobs properly (correct)
  • The accusations against Congressman Smith are false
  • The writer will vote for Congressman Smith

    • What is the writer's claim in the example about Precision Printers?

  • The reader should consider other printer brands
  • The reader should buy one of the latest models of Precision Printers (correct)
  • The reader should not buy Precision Printers
  • The latest models of Precision Printers are not worth the price

    • How does the writer define a stereotype?

    <p>A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the writer suggest about the way stereotypes distort reality?

    <p>They present skewed views of whole groups of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the writer's advice regarding identifying assumptions in a piece of writing?

    <p>Assumptions should be consciously identified and critically evaluated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the writer define a stereotype?

    <p>A fixed and simplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example about voting for a candidate, what assumption does the writer make?

    <p>The opponent has a better moral life than Congressman Smith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Biases, Assumptions, and Stereotypes

    • Biases, assumptions, and stereotypes are common in many types of writing and can influence how readers feel about people or things.
    • A bias occurs when a writer shows a partiality for or prejudice against someone, something, or an idea.

    Identifying Biases

    • Biases can be explicit in direct statements or implicit in a writer's:
      • Choice of words
      • Selection of facts or examples
      • Tone of voice
    • Everyone has biases that reflect their opinions and outlooks on life, making it normal and natural for writing to exhibit some bias.
    • A reader's job is to recognize biases and think critically about them to determine their impact on the writer's presentation.

    Recognizing Biases

    • Ask yourself:
      • Does the writer use overly positive or overly negative language about the subject?
      • Does the writer use emotionally charged language about the subject?
      • Does the writer use vague or generalized language about the subject?
    • Recognizing biases takes practice and critical thinking.

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    Test your awareness of biases, assumptions, and stereotypes with this quiz. Challenge yourself to recognize and analyze these sneaky devices in writing to become a more effective reader.

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