The correct answer is b) It is biased, with factual statements about cell phones that are supported by data.
The paragraph presents a viewpoint that the cell phone is the most significant invention of the 20th century and supports this claim by stating the changes brought about by cell phones such as instant access to other people and the decline of landline phones. While there is a bias towards the significance of cell phones, the statements are based on observable facts and not subjective opinions.
You read through a site about inventions that contains the following paragraph:
"The most significant invention of the 20th century was the cell phone. 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 don't have landline phones anymore as there is no point—they carry cell phones on themselves. No other invention can compare with the drastic changes brought by cell phones."
Which of the following is true about this paragraph?
a) It is biased, with statements that cannot be proven.
b) It is biased, with factual statements about cell phones that are supported by data.
c) It is objective, with the purpose of informing people about the significance of cell phones.
d) It is objective, with the purpose of persuading people to purchase and use cell phones.
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