Question

5 multiple choice 1 point
(0201 mc)
you read through a site about inventions that contains the following paragraph:
the most significant invention of the 20th century was the apple iphone. life as we know it has completely changed since, with everyone having instant access to other people around the world through multiplayer games, text messaging, voice, and more. most people dont have landline phones anymore as there is no point - they carry iphones on themselves. no other invention can compare with the drastic changes brought by cell phones.
which of the following is true about this paragraph?
it is biased, with statements that are exaggerated and cannot be proven.
it is objective, with the purpose of informing people about the significance of cell phones.
it is biased, with factual statements about cell phones that are supported by data.
it is objective, with the purpose of persuading people to purchase and use cell phones.

Explanation:

The paragraph makes claims like "the most significant invention of the 20th century was the Apple iPhone" and "No other invention can compare with the drastic changes brought by cell phones". These are exaggerated statements. There is no objective data provided to prove that the iPhone was the most significant 20th - century invention or that no other invention compares. An objective paragraph would present facts with evidence, not such sweeping, unproven claims.

Answer:

It is biased, with statements that are exaggerated and cannot be proven.