"Not Everything It Seems"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the dictionary entry.

validation \văl´ĭ-dā´-shǝn\ n 1. the act of establishing the soundness, accuracy, or legitimacy of 2. the declaration or legal validation of something 3. an indication of official sanction 4. verification of the existence of something

Which definition best matches the meaning of validation as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 7?

It’s a system based on social approval, likes and dislikes, validation in views, success in followers . . . it’s perfectly orchestrated judgment.

• definition 4

• definition 3

• definition 2

• definition 1

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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

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

• It’s not as glamorous as it appears to be.

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

• It offers a way to improve your marketing skills.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

Read the dictionary entry.

deliberately \dĭ-lĭb´ər-ĭt-lē\ adv 1. done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects 2. arisen from or marked by careful consideration 3. unhurriedly and carefully 4. done in consultation with others

Which definition best matches the meaning of deliberately as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 8 below?

They are deliberately designed to appear that way.

• Defintion 1

• Defintion 2

• Defintion 3

• Defintion 4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the author’s purpose in the selection?

• To express concerns that the influencer world is causing harm

• To entertain readers with stories about the influencer world

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

• To inform the audience about how the influencer world works

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

What are two purposes of the section called “#Worldofinfluencers”?

• To give advice to influencers

• To show the downside of the influencer world

• To convince readers that influencers are problematic

• To explain why influencers have power

• To describe what influencers do

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which idea does the author reinforce throughout the selection?

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

• The influencer world should be completely avoided.

• The influencer world has benefits and downsides.

• The influencer world should be approached with caution.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

Choose the correct correlative conjunction to replace the underlined word in the sentence below.

Influencers whether blog and vlog to get attention from the Internet community.

• both

• either

• neither

• no changes, correct as is

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

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?

• 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)

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

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

Why does the author use headings throughout the selection?

• To clarify the main arguments for readers

• To put important ideas in chronological order

• To highlight the main ideas in each section

• To make the selection more enjoyable to read

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5