Question

question 7 of 10
why are subjective accounts often biased?

a. because subjective accounts make heavy use of imagery, the
narrator uses the setting to convey his or her outlook.

b. because subjective accounts are opinionated and emotional, the
narrator usually provides only one side of the story.

c. because subjective accounts are factual and impartial, the
narrator gives his or her opinion in indirect, nuanced ways.

d. because subjective accounts are formal and academic, the
narrator can better emphasize the accounts irony and sarcasm.

Explanation:

To determine why subjective accounts are often biased, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The use of imagery and setting to convey an outlook does not directly relate to bias. Bias involves a one - sided or partial presentation, not just the use of literary devices. So, A is incorrect.
• Option B: Subjective accounts are based on personal opinions and emotions. When a narrator is opinionated and emotional, they are likely to present only their side of the story, which leads to bias. This matches the concept of bias in subjective accounts.
• Option C: Subjective accounts are not factual and impartial. Factual and impartial accounts are objective. So, the description of subjective accounts in this option is wrong, and C is incorrect.
• Option D: Subjective accounts are not formal and academic in nature. Formal and academic accounts tend to be objective. Also, emphasizing irony and sarcasm is not related to the inherent bias of subjective accounts. So, D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Because subjective accounts are opinionated and emotional, the narrator usually provides only one side of the story.