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    This document contains a 15 question quiz about identifying bias and propaganda techniques in written statements. The questions cover topics like determining which words or phrases in a statement demonstrate bias towards a particular opinion, identifying examples of biased vs unbiased writing, and recognizing common propaganda techniques such as bandwagoning, glittering generalities, and name-calling. The quiz aims to help students examine a writer's bias by analyzing word choice, use of evidence, and presentation of multiple perspectives in an argument.

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    This document contains a 15 question quiz about identifying bias and propaganda techniques in written statements. The questions cover topics like determining which words or phrases in a statement demonstrate bias towards a particular opinion, identifying examples of biased vs unbiased writing, and recognizing common propaganda techniques such as bandwagoning, glittering generalities, and name-calling. The quiz aims to help students examine a writer's bias by analyzing word choice, use of evidence, and presentation of multiple perspectives in an argument.

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    This document contains a 15 question quiz about identifying bias and propaganda techniques in written statements. The questions cover topics like determining which words or phrases in a statement demonstrate bias towards a particular opinion, identifying examples of biased vs unbiased writing, and recognizing common propaganda techniques such as bandwagoning, glittering generalities, and name-calling. The quiz aims to help students examine a writer's bias by analyzing word choice, use of evidence, and presentation of multiple perspectives in an argument.

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    Summative Test 1 English 8

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    This document contains a 15 question quiz about identifying bias and propaganda techniques in written statements. The questions cover topics like determining which words or phrases in a statement demonstrate bias towards a particular opinion, identifying examples of biased vs unbiased writing, and recognizing common propaganda techniques such as bandwagoning, glittering generalities, and name-calling. The quiz aims to help students examine a writer's bias by analyzing word choice, use of evidence, and presentation of multiple perspectives in an argument.

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    3rd QUARTER

    WRITTEN TEST 1 IN ENGLISH 8

    Name: ______________________________ Year & Section:___________ Score:_______

    Directions: Analyze the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a sheet of paper.
    _____1. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular issue without
    examining and presenting enough evidences.
    A. Bias C. Objective
    B. Judgment D. subjective
    _____2. Which of the following factors influences a person to be biased?
    A. Evidences C. facts
    B. Experiences D. reality
    _____3. All of the following statements are true about bias, EXCEPT:
    A. presenting both sides of the issue
    B. telling only a part of the issue at hand
    C. putting across an unfair or one-sided opinion
    D. being subjective as opposed to being objective
    _____4. Which of the following aspects may NOT be considered by a skilled reader if he/she tries
    to examine the author’s bias?
    A. author’s diction
    B. author’s credentials
    C. author’s use of evidence
    D. author’s personal stand
    _____5. “Fathers are always responsible in making decisions than mothers.” Which among the
    following words makes the statement bias?
    A. Always C. making
    B. Decision D. responsible
    _____6. “Pageants are amazing platforms that promote different advocacies such as women
    empowerment, child protection, and environmental conservation.” Which among the
    following words makes the statement bias?
    A. Amazing C. different
    B. Conservation D. protection
    _____7. “To have a vaccine for COVID-19 before the opening of classes on August 24, 2020 is
    unbelievable.” What word makes the sentence biased ?
    A. Before C. unbelievable
    B. Opening D. vaccine
    _____8. “Buying a brand new android cellphone is a waste of money.” Which of the words in the
    statement shows bias?
    A. brand new C. money
    B. buying D. waste
    _____9. Which of the following statements is an example of unbiased writing?
    A. Filipinos are the best singers in the world.
    B. High school dropouts will not be successful in life.
    C. Asian people have a diverse and rich cultural heritage.
    D. Students who are good in Science and Math are brainy
    _____10. Which of the following statements expresses bias?
    A. The Earth rotates on its own axis.
    B. Jose Rizal is our country’s national hero.
    C. Rubbing alcohol is the best way to kill bacteria and viruses.
    D. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus.
    _____11. What tool is used to make the consumers accept or approve something without
    looking closely at the evidence?
    A. Advertisement C. commercial
    B. announcement D. propaganda

    _____12. What propaganda with appealing phrase so closely associated with highly -
    valued concepts and beliefs carry conviction without supporting information or
    reason?
    A. card stacking C. name-calling
    B. glittering generalities D. soft soap
    _____13. What propaganda technique is used in the statement, “Things go better with
    Coke”?
    A. card stacking C. name-calling
    B. glittering generalities D. plain folks
    _____14. “In a school election, a voter is confused on his choice of who is to vote for
    school president, but because most of his classmates and friends love
    “candidate X”, he decided to go along with the choice of the majority.” What
    propaganda is used in the situation?
    A. Bandwagon C. name-calling
    B. loaded words D. simplification
    _____15. What is the right thing to do if you see a propaganda of a slimming tablet with a promo sale of buy 1 take
    1 at a very cheap price and you really want to lose weight?
    A. I will not buy the product until I can prove that it is effective.
    B. I will immediately buy the product because it has a very nice offer.
    C. I will buy the product because I am swayed by its beautiful propaganda.
    D. I will research about the possible negative side effects of the product before buying it.
    Test II. Read the paragraph below and choose sentences showing author’s bias. (5 points)

    Test II. Enumeration


    21-23. Give at least three propaganda techniques

    24-25. Give at least three propaganda language styles

    _____________________________________ _________________
    Signature over printed name of Parent Date
    KEY ANSWER
    1. A
    2. B
    3. A
    4. A
    5. A
    6. A
    7. C
    8. D
    9. C
    10. C
    11. D
    12. B
    13. D
    14. A
    15. D

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