Question

information text word choice quick check
how does choosing words with a certain connotation imply bias? (1 point)
○ by avoiding sources that are objective
○ by engaging the emotions of the audience
○ by contradicting the tone of the speaker
○ by creating language that is subjective

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Avoiding objective sources is about source selection, not word connotation and bias. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Engaging emotions with connotative words is persuasive, but bias via connotation is more about subjective language. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Contradicting speaker tone is not related to connotation - based bias. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Connotative words carry subjective meanings (positive/negative associations). Using them creates subjective language, implying bias (as bias is a subjective slant). This matches.

Answer:

D. by creating language that is subjective