NAME: ____________________________ GR.& SEC.

_________ SCORE:________

Directions: Read carefully the sentences below and identify what they refer to
from the given choices below each. Write the letter of your answer directly in the
blank.

_____1.What should an author do to avoid being biased? The author must…

A. present evidences to support personal opinions
B. present solid evidences on both sides of an issue
C. use words and expressions that appeal to the readers
D. use words and expressions to convince readers to take a stand
_____2. What particular technique is used which is intended to make
consumers accept or approve something without looking closely at evidences?
A. advertisement C. announcement
B. commercial D. propaganda
_____3. 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
_____4. 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
_____5. 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
_____6. 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
_____7. What propaganda technique is commonly used in the world of
advertising because buyers are on the lookout for real experiences?
A. card stacking C. plain folks
B. name-calling D. soft soap
_____8. "I love visiting you, folks, in the city because people are wholesome,
hardworking, and family–centered.” Which propaganda technique is used in the
statement?
A. glittering generalities C. plain folks
B. name-calling D. soft soap
_____9. Which propaganda technique attempts to influence an audience by
using words with strong emotional appeal or may also portray stereotypes that
cannot be supported by concrete evidences?
A. bandwagon C. loaded words
B. card stacking D. simplification
_____10. “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
_____11. What propaganda technique is used by drug manufacturers in their
advertisements that seems to hide the possible harmful side effects of their
products?
A. card stacking C. plain folks
B. name-calling D. soft soap
_____12. “In a school election, a voter is confused on who he is going 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
_____13. Which propaganda technique is intended to reduce the critical issue
into a simple one by using a catchy expression to persuade uninformed
listeners?
A. loaded words C. soft soap
B. simplification D. testimonial
_____14. “A brand of snack food is loaded with sugar and calories; however,
the commercial boasts that the product is low in fat, implying that it is also low
in calories.” What propaganda technique is used in these details?
A. card stacking C. plain folks
B. name-calling D. soft soap
_____15. Which statement uses soft soap propaganda technique?
A. You are a criminal! You don’t deserve to be elected.
B. My actions of service for you are my best work in life.
C. I am the right person to be voted because of my visible services.
D. I know that you are wise voters. The future of this country is in your
hands.
_____16. What do you think is the right thing for you to do if you see the
propaganda of a slimming tablet with a promo sale of buy 1 take 1 and sold at a
very cheap price and you really want to lose weight?
A. Not buy the product until I can prove that it is effective.
B. Immediately buy the product for its very good offer.
C. Buy the product because of its convincing promotion.
D. Conduct thorough research on the product especially for possible
negative side effects of
the product before buying it.
_____17. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a
particular
issue without examining and presenting enough evidence.
A. bias C. objective
 B. judgment D. subjective
_____18. Which of the following factors influences a person’s bias?
A. evidence C. facts
B. experiences D. reality
_____19. 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
_____20. Which of the statements below helps a person determine the author’s
biases?
A. Use of diction and evidence
B. Use of credentials
C. Use of personal thoughts
D. Use of words
_____21. “Fathers are always more responsible in making decisions than
mothers.”
Which of the words below makes the statement biased?
A. always C. making
B. decision D. responsible
_____22. “Pageants are amazing platforms that promote different advocacies
such as
women empowerment, child protection, and environmental conservation.”
Which of the words below makes the statement biased?
A. amazing C. different
B. conservation D. protection
_____23 “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
_____24. “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
_____25 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.
_____26. 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. Putting 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.
_____27. Which of the following statements does NOT manifest bias?
A. Filipinos are considered the best English speakers in the world.
B. Women leaders are better than men when handling a health crisis.
 C. Research studies are undertaken to help improve human condition.
D. Online games are the main cause of mental health problems among
teenagers nowadays.
_____28Which statement of the writer expresses bias?
A. This bag is made of leather.
B. This shampoo uses organic ingredients.
C. This perfume costs twice the price of a sack of rice.
D. The car that he bought was impossible to purchase given its price.
_____29.Which of the following statements shows the positive view of the
author about mobile games?
A. It distracts teenagers from their academic priorities.
B. It enhances the analytic and critical skills of players.
C. It promotes messages about violence among teenagers.
D. It negatively affects their physical and psychological health.
_____30.Which of the following statements shows the negative view of the
author
about social media?

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