Question

I urge all citizens to vote for the Republican candidate in the upcoming city council election. I have known her for over 20 years. We have worked together in the past, and our children are even best friends! I know for a fact that she will the most effective leader out of all the candidates on the ballot.
Which statement best describes the bias illustrated in the passage?

A. The author is biased against a candidate because he uses no sources to support his views.

B. The author is biased toward a specific candidate because they have a personal relationship.

C. The author is biased against male candidates because he supports a female candidate.

D. The author is biased the Democratic Party because he supports Republican candidates.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The author is biased toward a specific candidate because they have a personal relationship.

Explanation:

Note that the writer says that they "have worked together", and that "our children are... best friends". This shows a clear bias, and does not give any information on the candidate's stance or beliefs. The candidate's view is not given at any time in the passage.

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Answer 2

Answer:

B. The author is biased toward a specific candidate because they have a personal relationship.

Explanation:

The author is biased toward a specific candidate because they have a personal relationship best describes the bias illustrated in the passage.