POV
Which point of view uses "I" and tells the story from one person's view?
First Person POV
What word describes how the writer feels about a topic?
Tone
What is denotation?
The exact or dictionary meaning of a word
Which is made from facts: objective or subjective?
Objective
What is media bias?
When news shows one side more than others
If a story is told using "you," what point of view is that?
Second Person POV
"The kitten danced peacefully and made everyone smile."
Is the tone joyful, angry, or bored?
Joyful
What is connotation?
The feeling or emotion a word gives
"Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor."
Is this objective or subjective?
Subjective (it is an opinion)
Name one sign of bias in an article.
It only shows one side / one opinion
Name the point of view when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters. How many versions of this POV are there?
Third Person POV
What is the difference between tone and mood? (Fill in the blank)
_____ is how the writer feels.
_____ is how the reader feels.
Tone is how the writer feels.
Mood is how the reader feels.
"Cheap" vs. "Inexpensive"
Which word is more negative and why?
Cheap is more negative because it can mean something is bad quality
Rewrite this sentence to show the OPPOSITE: "The 7th-grade class went to the zoo for their field trip."
"The 7th-grade class went to the (Boring) (Best) (Amazing) zoo for their field trip."
True or False: "Media Bias can only happen with written articles."
False- Videos can also spread biased information
From which POV is this sentence written? Explain how you know.
"She watched the clouds and wondered if he would ever return."
The sentence is written in the third person. (she, he) The author presents multiple characters in the story from an all-knowing POV.
"The old house sighed under the wind; its windows stared like tired eyes."
What is the tone?
(Sad, Angry, or Joyful)
What words show this?
Tone: Sad
Example phrase: “tired eyes” or “sighed”
Which pair shows a positive vs. a negative feeling?
A. Curious / Nosy
B. Big / Huge
C. Quiet / Silent
D. Start / Begin
A
Which is objective? Which is subjective?
1. "The museum had 120 visitors."
2. "The museum was crowded and noisy."
1. Objective: (fact)
2. Subjective: (opinion)
"Local Hero Saves their Community from Danger!"
What bias might this show? (Positive or Negative)
What keywords tell you this?
It shows a Positive Bias (Hero) (Saves)
From which POV is this sentence written? Explain how you know.
"We knew something was wrong, even though no one said it out loud."
The sentence is written in First person. ("We" means that the author is still included in the story)
Which sentence is sarcastic?
A. Great, I love homework.
B. Wow, just what I wanted—more homework.
C. I have homework tonight.
D. Homework is important.
B
Which word has the BEST connotation for saving money?
A. Thrifty
B. Economical
C. Cheap
D. Stingy
B
Give one fact and one opinion about school lunch.
Example answers:
Objective: The cafeteria menu has pizza today.
Subjective: The pizza from the cafeteria tastes bad.
One article uses facts and many sources (1). Another uses opinions and one source (2).
Which is more balanced and why?
The one with facts and many sources, because it shows more sides and has facts