Author's Bias
What is author bias?
Bias occurs when a writer pushes their beliefs on to the reader
What date did the Titanic sink?
April 15
Give a sentence for the word connoiseur
Answers will vary
How long is a period in soccer?
45 minutes
Stanley Lord was the captain of the?
SS Californian
What is loaded language?
words that are charged with emotion (whether positive or negative) can reveal an author’s opinion about his/her topic.
Who was J. Bruce Ismay?
The ship's manager
What does the word perpetual mean?
Everlasting, never ending or changing
How many players are on a soccer team?
11 players
Where did the Titanic come from?
Southampton, England
What is a generalization?
a statement that is often true, but not completely true in all cases.
What was special about the moon that night?
It was the closest to the Earth that has been in many years
What does the word prudent mean?
Acting or showing with care and thought for the future.
Who is the quarterback for the Giants?
Daniel Jones
Where was the Titanic going?
New York
What is a one-sided argument?
A one sided argument occurs when the author only presents facts supporting one side of an argument. You can determine an author’s bias on the topic by looking at what side the facts support.
Who was the captain of the RMS Titanic?
Edward J Smith
What does the word trepidation mean?
a nervous, fearful feeling
What band is Bono (Paul Hewson) a member of?
U2
What does RMS stand for?
Royal Mail Ship
Why should you learn about author bias?
Identifying author’s bias is a critical reading skill. Biased information may try to change your mind about a topic. It is important to look for author's bias because their bias could invalidate the claim they are making.
Who was the architect of the RMS Titanic?
Give a sentence with the word prudent.
Answers will vary.
Who wrote the song "The Long and Winding Road"
The Beatles
What were the ships two sister ships?
Britannic and Olympic