Why Should Biased Language Be Avoided

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why should biased language be avoided?

• A)It makes the writer appear old
• B)It might affect the honesty of the message
• C)It overemphasizes the "you" attitude
• D)It perpetuates stereotypes and prejudices
• E)It eliminates the emotional burden on the audience

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Definitions:

Unassertive

Characterized by a lack of confidence or forcefulness in expressing one's views or desires.

Accommodation

The process or act of adjusting or adapting one's environment to meet individual needs or preferences.

Cooperative

A business or organization owned and operated for the mutual benefit of its members, who share in its profits or benefits.

Unassertive

Characterized by a lack of confidence and a hesitancy to express one's own needs, desires, or opinions.