Not Everything It Seems

What is the author's point of view about the influencer world?

• It offers an easy, exciting way to be a tastemaker.

• It offers a way to improve your marketing skills.

• It's a fun, rewarding way to make money.

• It's not as glamorous as it appears to be

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.

But when you pull back the curtain on social media influencers, are they as real as they seem?

What is the effect of the phase pull back the curtain in this sentence?

• It suggests that the influencer world is better than it might seem at first.

• It indicates that the influencer world is not as influential as many believe.

• It suggests that many aspects of the influencer world are artificial.

• It indicates that powerful people are controlling the influencer world.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the author's purpose in the selection?

• To argue that the influencer world has problems beneath the surface

• To inform the audience about how the influencer world works

• To entertain readers with stories about the influencer world

• to express concerns that the influencer world is causing harm

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CCSS.RI.7.6

What are two purposes of the section called "#Worldofinfluencers"?

• To give advice to influencers

• To describe what influencers do

• To explain why influencers have power

• To show the downside of the influencer world

• to convince readers that influencers are problematic

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CCSS.RI.7.6

In the section"#Worldofinfluencers," the author claims that the impact of influencers has been somewhat positive. Which sentence from the selection best supports this claim?

• It's an exciting world, with famous people appearing to live their best lives while offering advice on how you can too. (paragraph 2)

• But you are probably also familiar with teens and tweens who have become "insta-famous" as online "tastemakers." (paragraph 3)

• These low-profile micro-influencers have a unique power-they seem authentic (paragraph 4)

• There's a lot to admire about influencers, especially those who promote good ideas. (paragraph 5)

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Based on the selection, what can the reader mostly conclude about interacting with influencer world?

• It can be quite enjoyable if you follow certain suggestions.

• It is best never to engage with the influencer world.

• It's not worth it, since nobody pays attention to influencers anymore

• It can be worthwhile, but it's important to ignore reality.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Part B

Which sentence from paragraph 8 best supports the answer to Part A?

• Some now believe the influencer world is fading.

• They see weary audiences who are tired of all the perfect images.

• It's not necessary to shun influencers; simply try to strike a balance in your choices.

• Don't measure yourself against the seemingly perfect images

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CCSS.W.7.9A

Why does the author use headings throughout the selection?

• To make the selection more enjoyable to read

• to highlight the main ideas in each section

• to clarify the main arguments for readers

• to put important ideas in chronological order

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CCSS.RI.7.5

What idea does the author reinforce throughout the selection?

• The influencer world is exhausted by the pressure to gain followers.

• The influencer world should be approached with caution

• The influencer world should be completely avoided

• The influencer world has benefits and downsides.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the text structure for the section, " Navigating the Influencer World"?

• cause and effect

• chronological order

• problem and solution

• descriptive

• compare and contrast

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CCSS.RI.7.5