In what type of writing does the author express his/her personal viewpoint?

In what type of writing does the author sets aside his/her personal feelings and only reports the facts, events, and what was observed?

Persuasive writing often involves using personal judgments, thoughts, and opinions to sway the reader. Because of this, persuasive writing is almost always what type of writing?

When trying to make a decision about something that we have strong feelings about, it can be hard to remain _____________.

Bias is "prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair." What kind of writing would be most likely to show bias?

Fact or Opinion: "Deserts are actually defined by the amount of rainfall they receive rather than their temperature. Because of this, the largest desert in the world is actually Antarctica."

Fact or Opinion: "I don't think Antarctica should be called a desert because it isn't hot."

"The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, a skyscraper 2,722 feet tall."

"The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday in Jacksonville and moved into first place in their division."

"Professional athletes are paid too much."

What type of writing would use newspapers, biographies, and textbooks?