Question

bias
the opinion or beliefs of an author when ____________.
bias is usually used in a way that means unfair, though not always.
connotation
the emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word
denotation
the strict dictionary definition of a word

denotation
denotation is the dictionary or literal meaning of a word.
unattractive vs. ugly both ____________
connotation
connotation is the implied emotions.
unattractive - not pretty
ugly - harsh, insulting, you’re only not pretty, you’re ugly

Explanation:

1. For the Bias blank: Bias refers to an author's opinions/beliefs that skew their judgment or how they present information, so the phrase completes the definition of how bias functions in an author's work.
2. For the Denotation blank: "Unattractive" and "Ugly" have the same core literal (denotative) meaning of lacking visual appeal, while their connotations differ in tone.

Answer:

1. they influence their perspective/writing
2. mean "not visually pleasing" (or share the same denotation: not attractive)