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Distorted means changed in a negative way, either by leaving something out or by changing the form of something.

For example:

Politicians often give us a distorted picture: Because they leave out parts of the truth, the information they give us is not accurate.

Distorted can also mean to change the true shape of something.

For example:

The picture on the left is clear, but we distorted the other two pictures. In other words, we changed what the picture looked like, so now it is hard to see what the original picture was.

 

changed from its original condition

twisted out of shape

presented things not exactly as they are

presented as it really is

Which answers are closest in meaning to distorted? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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twisted out of shape

presented things not exactly as they are

changed from its original condition

presented as it really is
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Distorted information means information that is not true. The examples below illustrate the meaning of distorted.

picture d - photograph of building

picture c - Mona Lisa

picture b - people in front of trick mirrors

picture a - dog

Which pictures below are distorted? 

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picture a - dog

picture b - people in front of trick mirrors

picture c - Mona Lisa

picture d - photograph of building
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'Distorted' means that...

1. original information is changed.

2. there is a change which hides the truth or gives information that is not accurate.

the computer is broken and you will need to fix it.

it is the best computer he has ever had.

the computer works perfectly.

the computer has never given him any problems.

Imagine that you want to buy a used computer. You find a person who wants to sell his computer - even though he knows that it does not work.

He is distorting the facts if he tells you that.....

Which answers below best complete thise sentence? Choose the 3 correct answers. 

Response:

it is the best computer he has ever had.

the computer has never given him any problems.

the computer works perfectly.

the computer is broken and you will need to fix it.
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The examples below illustrate the meaning of distorted.

A researcher wants to explain her results honestly and clearly.

A worker who made a mistake wants to avoid being blamed.

A company wants to look bigger than it really is.

Why do people distort information? There are many possible reasons.

Which of the following factors may make someone want to distort information?
Choose the 2 correct answers.

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A worker who made a mistake wants to avoid being blamed.

A researcher wants to explain her results honestly and clearly.

A company wants to look bigger than it really is.
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Cover the picture on the right side, and look only at the picture on the left. Can you tell what this is?
Now check the second picture to see if you guessed correctly!

In the picture on the left, some details are missing. Without these details, the picture is not clear. It only becomes clear when we look at the picture on the right.

Sometimes, writers present a distorted picture of reality by leaving out information instead of presenting all the facts.

Read the text and answer the question below.

Knowing what all the words mean guarantees that you will able to see if the writer is presenting a distorted picture.

Asking yourself questions can help you check whether the writer is giving us a distorted picture.

How to Critically Evaluate Information 

Smart readers don't simply accept what the writer says. They ask questions to check what information the writer left out, and why.

These questions can help you identify when a writer's message is distorted or biased:

Who: Who wrote this?
Why: Why did he write this? What is his purpose?
How: How does the writer try to attract my attention?
What: What information and points of view did the writer leave out?

These questions may seem obvious, but not all readers ask these questions. Instead, they concentrate on all the small details, and don't see "the big picture".

What is the main message in the above text? Choose ONE correct answer.

Response:

Knowing what all the words mean guarantees that you will able to see if the writer is presenting a distorted picture.

Asking yourself questions can help you check whether the writer is giving us a distorted picture.