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A journalist is writing an article about a new city park. She wants to ensure her article presents a comprehensive view, including the benefits for residents, potential maintenance challenges, and the historical significance of the land. Which approach best describes the journalist's point of view?
- ABalanced
- BSubjective
- CBiased
- DEmotional
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Balanced
By including 'benefits for residents' (positive), 'potential maintenance challenges' (negative/neutral), and 'historical significance' (contextual), the journalist is actively seeking to present multiple facets of the topic without favoring one perspective. This indicates a balanced point of view.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. While all writing has some subjectivity, the intent here is to cover multiple angles, moving away from a purely personal opinion.
- C. A biased view would emphasize only positives or negatives, not both, and would likely omit historical context.
- D. The description focuses on factual coverage of different aspects, not on evoking emotions.
Point of View: Balanced
A perspective that presents multiple sides of an issue fairly and considers various viewpoints without undue favoritism toward one.
- Includes both positive and negative aspects.
- Acknowledges different stakeholders or interpretations.
- Aims for comprehensiveness and fairness rather than persuasion.
Memory trick: B.O.S.S. = Biased, Objective, Subjective, Sarcastic