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Bias

Bias

An individual's tendency to have a positive or negative liking towards or against something, which can prevent approaching an issue from a neutral point of view.

Bias in writing

Prejudice against or favoritism for something an author is writing about, letting feelings cloud objectivity.

Loaded words

Words charged with emotion revealing an author's opinion about a topic.

Emotional Biases

Stemming from impulse or intuition, harder to correct as they are based on feelings.

Connotation

Implied meaning of a word apart from its literal meaning.

Stereotypes

Labeling an entire group, indicating biased writing.

Vague language

Lack of specificity in words indicating biased statements.

One-sided arguments

Opinions based on feelings, emotions, or prejudices, not objective facts.

Propaganda

Strategies designed to persuade belief in an idea, support a cause, or buy a product.

Name-calling

Using pejorative words to create fear or prejudice against a group.

Transfer

Carrying over authority and approval to gain acceptance.

Testimonial

A celebrity or respectable person endorsing a product or cause.

Card stacking

Emphasizing positive qualities while ignoring negatives.

Bandwagon

Encouraging participation because others are doing it.

Social Issues

Problems recognized by society preventing optimal functioning.

Moral Issues

Questions of right and wrong, good and bad, varying across cultures.

Economic Issues

Challenges related to production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Cohesion

How well text fits together to convey a clear point.

Cohesive Devices

Words or phrases connecting ideas in text for clearer understanding.

Conjunctions

Words connecting other words or phrases in a sentence for good cohesion.