Question

Which fact, left out of this account, most clearly suggests that the account is

biased?
When Hurricane Henry struck, where was Governor Glass? Nowhere to
be seen. His office in the state capitol sat empty while the rest of our
state's residents had to deal with 120 mph winds and power outages.
A. Governor Glass has a wife and three children, ages six, seven, and
nine, who attend public schools.
B. A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the winds reach
speeds of over 74 mph.
C. Governor Glass was at the fire department headquarters helping
direct emergency efforts.
D. No one was hurt during the hurricane, but some people lost power
for over a week.

Answer 1

Answer: C. Governor Glass was at the fire department headquarters helping direct emergency efforts.

Explanation: The given account portrays Governor Glass in a negative light by stating that he was "nowhere to be seen" and that his office was empty during the hurricane. However, the fact omitted in option C indicates that Governor Glass was actually involved in emergency efforts and helping to direct them from the fire department headquarters. Leaving out this crucial piece of information, skews the readers view/opinion of the Governor towards what the author wants the readers to believe.

By omitting this crucial information, the account creates a biased impression of Governor Glass, suggesting that he was absent and uncaring during the hurricane. However, with the inclusion of option C, it becomes clear that Governor Glass was actively involved in responding to the emergency situation, which challenges the bias presented in the initial account.