(1) After my interview with these four young people, I reflected on the quiet sense of "difference" I sensed with many of these Upward Bound students. (2) As a college teacher who has also taught seventh-grade science, I have some experience with the faces and attitudes of adolescence. (3) Upward Bound students had those faces. (4) There was the puzzled coping with changing bodies—hormone hell. (5) There was ambivalence about "authority figures" and uncertainties about whether or not the world would have some place for them. (6) There were the studied rationalizations about lapses on homework assignments, moments of despair, adolescent angst—all of that. (7) But there was also that "difference." (8) Maybe it's one part knowing people care and one part beginning to trust the future. (9) I wasn't sure.
(Turner, "Onward and Upward: Upward Bound Helps Open College Doors," Virginia Journal of Education,
June 1992. Adapted as fair usage.)
5. Which one of the following statements accurately reflects bias in relation to this passage?
A. The author shows no bias.
B. The author feels that adolescence is a bad time for making choices.
C. The author is biased against adolescents.
D. The author is biased in favor of the Upward Bound Program.
And your answer is??
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thanks, I needed to double check my answer.
You're welcome.
To determine which statement accurately reflects bias in relation to this passage, we need to analyze the text and look for any partiality or prejudice displayed by the author. Here's how you can find the answer:
1. Read the passage carefully and identify any opinions or judgments expressed by the author.
2. Look for any language or tone that may indicate favoritism or negativity towards a particular group or idea.
3. Consider the overall message or purpose of the passage and whether it seems to be promoting or critiquing a specific viewpoint.
4. Compare the potential bias with the given statements and select the one that aligns with your analysis.
Now let's apply this approach to the given passage:
In the passage, the author primarily reflects on their observations and experiences with the Upward Bound students. They describe the "difference" they sense among these students and discuss various aspects of adolescence that they have encountered in their teaching career. The passage does not explicitly display bias against adolescents or advocate for any specific viewpoint.
A. The statement that the author shows no bias is incorrect because bias can still exist even if it is not explicitly stated.
B. The statement that the author feels that adolescence is a bad time for making choices is not supported by the passage. The author discusses the challenges faced by adolescents but does not express a negative opinion about decision-making during this stage.
C. The statement that the author is biased against adolescents is not supported by the passage. While the author acknowledges the struggles and uncertainties faced by adolescents, they do not display any negativity towards this group overall.
D. The statement that the author is biased in favor of the Upward Bound Program is the most accurate reflection of bias in relation to this passage. The author highlights the positive aspects of the program, such as caring people and trust in the future, which implies a favorable perspective.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. The author is biased in favor of the Upward Bound Program.