Question

Read the following passage:

"Anyone who’s been to a wedding lately has heard about 'Honeymoon Funds.' This fresh take on the traditional registry gives people the opportunity to buy honeymoon experiences rather than physical gifts. Asking friends and family for cash toward a romantic dinner or a tropical beach bungalow instead of a toaster oven or a towel set is definitely trendy. But is it tacky?

"A recent article in Vogue makes a persuasive argument that Honeymoon Funds are practical, thoughtful, and more than a little romantic. The style-setting magazine surveyed wedding planners, crowd-funding sites, and newlyweds. It found enthusiastic support for the innovation. Fund contributions are easier to make and manage than physical items that have to be bought, wrapped, and delivered. They ensure well-wishers that their gifts will not only be used but happily remembered. Best of all, they allow the givers to participate in the start of the new couple’s great romantic adventure. Many newlyweds share their experiences on social media. It’s a far faster and more engaging way to know the gift was appreciated than a dutiful thank-you card received weeks or months later.

"Not everyone appreciates the convenience and modernity of Honeymoon Funds, of course. I asked people I know what they thought, and while most were fans, there were a few who turned up their noses at the idea. Some complained that asking for money is improper, and lamented that in their day, young people knew how to live within their means. A few confessed to having an old-fashioned distrust of sending money online.

"All in all, most people welcome the shift in gift-giving from things to experiences. There’s no better way to celebrate a marriage than by showing that time spent together means more than material goods. The Honeymoon Fund is an idea that will only grow in popularity, happily ever after."

What is an example of bias shown in the reading?


The passage does not include any direct quotes. The author may not have actually read articles or talked to anyone about the topic.


The question of whether honeymoon funds are tacky has no right or wrong answer, so the whole article is pointless.


The writer uses positive words like "enthusiastic" for people who like the funds and negative words like "old-fashioned" for people who disapprove.


The writer is probably planning her/his own wedding and wrote this story to get more honeymoon contributions.

Answer 1

"The writer uses positive words like 'enthusiastic' for people who like the funds and negative words like 'old-fashioned' for people who disapprove."

This is correct because the author’s word choices favor supporters and cast critics in a negative light, showing a biased tone.