Bias and loaded language in reporting

Question 1

Is the proposed answer correct? A photo of a crowded beach is captioned "Thousands ignore safety advice". The photo was taken before any advice was given. What is the problem? → there is no problem

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 2

Read the question and choose. A photo of a crowded beach is captioned "Thousands ignore safety advice". The photo was taken before any advice was given. What is the problem?

• A. beaches can't be crowded
• B. the caption frames the image misleadingly
• C. the photo is too small
• D. there is no problem

Question 3

Is the proposed answer correct? "Protesters STORMED the town hall to demand cheaper bus fares." Which word is loaded? → fares

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 4

Read the question and choose. Which phrase is the most NEUTRAL way to describe the same people?

• A. troublemakers
• B. demonstrators
• C. heroes
• D. rioters

Question 5

Is the proposed answer correct? Which rewrite of "The greedy landlord hiked the rent" is most neutral? → The heartless landlord squeezed tenants dry.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 6

Read the question and choose. "Protesters STORMED the town hall to demand cheaper bus fares." Which word is loaded?

• A. fares
• B. stormed
• C. demand
• D. protesters

Question 7

Is the proposed answer correct? Which rewrite of "The greedy landlord hiked the rent" is most neutral? → The landlord, as usual, cashed in.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 8

Read the question and choose. A photo of a crowded beach is captioned "Thousands ignore safety advice". The photo was taken before any advice was given. What is the problem?

• A. there is no problem
• B. beaches can't be crowded
• C. the caption frames the image misleadingly
• D. the photo is too small

Question 9

Is the proposed answer correct? Which headline is the most NEUTRAL? → Council approves new housing plan by 6 votes to 4

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 10

Read the question and choose. Which rewrite of "The greedy landlord hiked the rent" is most neutral?

• A. The landlord raised the rent by 15%.
• B. The heartless landlord squeezed tenants dry.
• C. The landlord generously adjusted the rent.
• D. The landlord, as usual, cashed in.

Question 11

Is the proposed answer correct? A photo of a crowded beach is captioned "Thousands ignore safety advice". The photo was taken before any advice was given. What is the problem? → beaches can't be crowded

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 12

Read the question and choose. "Protesters STORMED the town hall to demand cheaper bus fares." Which word is loaded?

• A. fares
• B. protesters
• C. demand
• D. stormed

Question 13

Is the proposed answer correct? A news report quotes five people who oppose a new park and nobody who supports it. What kind of bias is this? → bias by omission or selection

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 14

Read the question and choose. Which rewrite of "The greedy landlord hiked the rent" is most neutral?

• A. The landlord raised the rent by 15%.
• B. The heartless landlord squeezed tenants dry.
• C. The landlord, as usual, cashed in.
• D. The landlord generously adjusted the rent.

Question 15

Is the proposed answer correct? A photo of a crowded beach is captioned "Thousands ignore safety advice". The photo was taken before any advice was given. What is the problem? → the caption frames the image misleadingly

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 16

Read the question and choose. "The so-called expert claimed the river was safe." What does 'so-called' do?

• A. it suggests the writer doubts the person's expertise
• B. it gives the expert's job title
• C. it shows respect
• D. it adds a fact