Multiple Choice

Directions: Read each question below and choose the letter of the correct answer.Write your answers on a
separate 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. It is fair presentation of the issue focuses on both sides.

a. Objective c. bias writing

b. subjective d. unbiased writing

3. What particular technique is used which is intended to make consumers accept or approve something without
looking closely at evidences?

a. advertisement c. commercial

b. announcement d. propaganda

4. What type of propaganda uses appealing phrases which are closely associated with highly valued concepts and
beliefs but without offering any supporting information or reason?

a. card stacking c. name-calling

b. glittering generalities d. soft soap

5. What propaganda technique is intended to damage the image of the competitor by using names that evoke fear
or hatred such as, "racist, dictator, and communist"?

a. card stacking c. name-calling

b. glittering generalities d. plain folks

6. Which propaganda technique presents a negative quality of a person, entity, object, or value to discredit it and
make the other option more acceptable?

a. loaded words c. simplification

b. plain folks d. transfer

7. A superstar mother talks about her experience of using the diaper that she prefers for her baby and the
advantages of using it." What propaganda technique is used in the situation?

a. loaded words c. testimonial

b. simplification d. transfer
8. This technique uses words in attempting to influence an audience by using emotional appeal or stereotypes that
cannot be supported by concrete evidences.

a. simplification c.Transfer

b. loaded words d. testimonial

9. This is the use of flattery or insincere compliments designed to get the audience on the side of the speaker.

a. testimonial c. bandwagon

b. plain folk d. soft Soap

10.

11. It is a type of literature that is a product of a writer’s imagination. It can be inspired by actual or completely
made-up events.

a. fiction c. literature

b. nonfiction d. prose

12. It is a type of literature that is based on facts.

a. fiction c. Literature

b. nonfiction d. prose

13.It is defined as an interrelated sequence of events in a story where each event affects the other, thus showing
the cause-and-effect relationship.

a. setting c. character

b. plot d. conflict

14. It refers to the time and place in which the action of the story happens.

a. setting c. character

b.plot d. theme

15. It refers to a person, an object, an animal, or imaginary creature personified in the story.

a. setting c. character

b. plot d. conflict

16. It refers to the problem that the main characters have to face.

a. character c. theme

b. conflict d. plot
17. It refers to the central idea or message of a story.

a. theme c. plot

b. conflict d. character

18. It is the main character who does heroic acts in the story.

a. theme c. antagonist

b. conflict d. protagonist

19. It is also a main character who opposes the protagonist in some way.

a. theme c. antagonist

b. conflict d. protagonist

20. This is the part of the story where the characters finally have to face and solve the major conflict.

a. climax c. falling action

b. rising action d. exposition

21. This is the conclusion or ending of a story.

a. climax c. falling action

b. rising action d. resolution

22. This is the very beginning of a story.

a. Climax c. rising action

b.exposition d. falling action

23. What is biased writing?

a) Writing that presents information fairly c) Writing that is always factual

b) Writing that unfairly supports one side d) Writing that includes multiple viewpoints

24. Which of the following indicates unbiased writing?

a) Subjective presentation c) Focuses on one side

b) Objective presentation d) Unfair labeling

25.What can bias in writing lead to?

a) Enhanced understanding c.) Misleading or incomplete views
b) Clear communication d) Objective analysis
26. are situations that reflect the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and
needs.

a. issues c. economic issues

b. moral issues d. social issues

27. It prevent the society from functioning at the most desirable level.

a. issues c. moral issues

b. economic issues d. social issues

28. Is an important problem or topic that people in the society argue about or discuss since it negatively affects
many people in the society.

a. issues c. moral issues

b.economic issues d. social issues

29. are situations or actions that do not conform to the shared norms and values, culture, and beliefs distinguished
by a certain community or social setting.

a. economic issues c. issues

b. moral issues d. social issues

30. A family can't afford basic groceries due to rising prices and stagnant wages, leading to difficult financial
decisions.

a. economic issues c. social issues

b. moral issues d. issues

TEST II: IDENTIFICATION

A. Directions: Select the correct verb form that appropriately agrees with the subject in each of the following
sentences.
1. The group of students __________ on the best approach to solve the problem.
a) disagree

b) disagrees

2. Each of the paintings __________ displayed in a separate gallery.

a) is
b) are
3. Neither of the answers __________ satisfactory to the instructor.
a) seem
b) seems
4. The flock of birds __________ south for the winter.
a) fly
 b) flies
5. A number of issues __________ when discussing the topic in detail.

a) arise
b) arises

6. The committee __________ reached a consensus after much deliberation.

a) has
b) have
7. The majority of the cake __________ left uneaten after the party.
a) is
b) are
8. Either of the solutions __________ a viable path forward.
a) offers
b) offer

9. The pair of shoes __________ on sale this week.

a) is
b) are

10. Neither the manager nor the employees __________ aware of the change.

a) was
b) were
TEST III Essay

What is the difference between biased and unbiased writing? (10 pts)