Compassion and/or attracton. Hope this helps :-)
Answer:
They are true and unbiased.
Explanation:
Accurate facts are unbiased. They do not "pick sides" when it comes to a topic. Facts also must be true. It can't be telling false information or stretching the truth; stretching the truth is not being completely honest.
"Dogs are canines." is a fact.
"Dogs are the worst." is NOT a fact. It is an opinion.
This would be a simile because the author is comparing a rag doll and a snowboarder using the word "like"
My best bet would to go with 'were' because they sound similar and it just seems more professional.
