Bias in media can be identified by looking for which signals?

• A. All of the above
• B. Selective facts
• C. Framing choices
• D. Persuasive language indicating a stance

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is that bias shows up when language reveals a clear point of view. Persuasive language indicating a stance is the strongest clue because it directly communicates an opinion or side the writer wants you to adopt. When you read with an eye for this, you’ll notice words that push you to feel a certain way—loaded terms, emotionally charged phrases, or claims designed to persuade rather than merely inform. That explicit stance tells you the piece is biased.

Other signals like presenting selective facts or framing choices can contribute to bias, but they are more about how the information is shaped rather than signaling a definite position on its own. A piece might cherry-pick data or frame an issue from a particular angle without openly stating a favored conclusion, whereas language that clearly declares support or opposition makes the bias unmistakable.