Understanding Selfies and Their Impact

(E) What is a selfie?

• A type of painting

• A photo taken of oneself

• A group photo

(E) What do selfies help people do?

• Play video games

• Express themselves

• Write stories

(E) According to the text, what do critics say about selfies?

• They are a good way to connect with friends

• They are taken only by narcissists

• They are an ancient art form

(E) What device do people commonly use to take selfies?

• A tablet

• A smart phone

• A camera

(E) What can selfies show about a person?

• Their favorite books

• Their interests and feelings

• Their homework

(M) How have selfies changed the way people express themselves compared to historical self-portraits?

• They are less artistic

• They are easier to create

• They require more training

(M) What role does social media play in the popularity of selfies?

• It makes selfies less important

• It provides a platform for sharing them

• It discourages taking selfies

(M) What did the scientist mentioned in the text find about the motivation for taking selfies?

• People take selfies to show off

• People take selfies for self-expression

• People take selfies to annoy others

(M) What effect do selfies have on self-confidence, according to the text?

• They decrease self-confidence

• They have no effect

• They increase self-confidence

(M) What is a 'relfie'?

• A photo of a landscape

• A selfie taken alone

• A selfie taken by couples