GCSE English Practice Test: Bias - Knowing The Difference Between Fact And Opinion — Flashcards | GCSE English | FatSkills

GCSE English Practice Test: Bias - Knowing The Difference Between Fact And Opinion — Flashcards

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At the simplest level, 'bias' expresses the difference between fact and opinion. But texts are not always so simple - writers can make a highly-opinionated piece appear factual, or can choose to present facts and statistics in a selective, biased manner. Learning to spot bias will make you a careful, critical reader.

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'Dr. Howard, lecturer in Nutrition at Anytown University, has shown that taking a daily fish oil supplement improves children's attainment in school by 20%. '
What form does bias take in this sentence?
This is an example of an appeal to authority
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