Which option best identifies biased language in a source?

• A. One-sided arguments, loaded language, and omission of opposing viewpoints.
• B. The author provides balanced coverage of viewpoints.
• C. The author uses loaded language and omits opposing viewpoints.
• D. The author cites multiple credible sources.

Answer: (C)

Biased language shows up when words are chosen to push a feeling rather than to inform, and when the writer leaves out other viewpoints. Loaded language uses emotionally charged terms that shape how you feel about the topic. If the author also omits opposing viewpoints, the presentation hides counterarguments, making the source seem more convincing than it really is. Together, these signals point to the author shaping your perception through language and selective coverage.

The other descriptions point to objectivity or reliability rather than bias in language: balanced coverage suggests fairness, and citing multiple credible sources supports credibility. Even mentioning one-sided arguments is still about bias, but it’s less directly about the language choices that influence readers, whereas the combination of loaded language and omission of opposing viewpoints directly identifies biased language.