Examining Biases Flashcards
1
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Is when a writer or speaker uses a selection of fact’s, choice of words, and the quality and tone of description, to convey a particular feeling or attitude
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Bias
2
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Is a further understanding of a words meaning
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Word choice and connotation
3
Q
The way a person is described or labeled can influence how we think about him or her
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Names and titles
4
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Stories in a newspaper or on a news program that are chosen to be put first are seen as the most important stories
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Placement and size
5
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Sometimes, certain details or facts will be cut out of a story, and others will be included
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Selection or omission
6
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Some photos can make the subject look serious, beautiful, healthy and so on
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Image and videos
