Better than Words: Say it With a Selfie w FIG LANG

What is the main claim of “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”?

• • Smart phones have improved society.

• • Selfies are a positive form of self-expression.

• • Mobile devices make taking selfies easier.

• • People throughout history have made self-portraits.

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Select two quotations that illustrate the author’s belief that selfies are effective ways for us to express ourselves

• “From ancient Egypt to the early Greeks to famous painters such as Rembrandt and van Gogh, people have expressed themselves artistically through self-portraits.” (paragraph 2)

• “Photographers don’t care if they show who you truly are in those boring photos; they’re interested only in making sure you are in focus.” (paragraph 4)

• ”By taking and sharing a selfie, you can share what you are thinking, feeling, or doing with your friends.” (paragraph 13)

• “Selfies are all about online social networks, and social networks lead to better relationships.” (paragraph 14)

• “Teens especially say they have more positive experiences than negative ones when using social media.” (paragraph 14)

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Read the following sentence.

"I tried changing the settings on my smartphone, but there was no effect."

Which change, if any, should be made to the sentence?

• Change there to their

• Change there to they’re

• Correct as is

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Which quotation from the passage best supports the claim, "Selfies have become the most popular form of photography."

• "Whatever that side may be, by showing the selfie-taker’s interests, selfies become more real than any boring photographer’s work. (paragraph 4)Whatever that side may be, by showing the selfie-taker’s interests, selfies become more real than any boring photographer’s work. "(paragraph 4)

• "One gallery in London even held an international selfie competition for people to submit the most artistic selfies. "(paragraph 7)

• "Some people are not allowed to say positive things about themselves because other people will say that they are full of themselves. "(paragraph 9)

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What is the main argument presented by the author in the text?

• Selfies are a form of narcissism.

• Selfies are an important means of self-expression and connection.

• Selfies should be avoided in social media.

• Selfies are only popular among teenagers.

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What figurative language is used in the phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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What is the author's purpose in discussing the studies related to selfies and self-confidence?

• To promote taking selfies at all costs.

• To inform readers about the psychological benefits of selfies.

• To argue that selfies diminish personal relationships.

• To warn against the dangers of social media.

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Which of the following sentences is an example of a hyperbole?

• The stars danced in the night sky.

• I have a million things to do today.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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What is the primary function of a metaphor in literature?

• To exaggerate a statement for emphasis.

• To compare two unlike things without using "like" or "as."

• To give human traits to non-human objects.

• To create a vivid image using comparisons.

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In which sentence is personification used?

• The clouds were fluffy like cotton candy.

• The birds flew by while we were having fun in the sun.

• The ocean roared angrily against the shore.

• She runs as fast as a cheetah.

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