From Selfie: The Changing Face of Self-Portraits

The headings are included in the selection most likely to

• make the text more exciting to read

• emphasize how common selfies are today

• make it clear how the information in the text is organized

• demonstrate how much the author knows about famous artists

Which sentence uses reflection in the same way it is used in paragraph 4?

• She sat in reflection of the events of the day.

• Wearing white keeps you cooler due to the reflection of the sun’s rays.

• The song is a reflection of his feelings for you.

• She looked at her reflection before heading in to a meeting.

Read this sentence about the selection.

When we look at artists’ self-portraits we get a glimpse of their feelings during that particular time period.

What is the correct way to write this sentence?

• When we look at artists’ self-portraits, we get a glimpse of their feelings during that particular time period.

• When we look at artists’ self-portraits we get a glimpse, of their feelings during that particular time period.

• When we look at artists’ self-portraits, we get a glimpse of their feelings, during that particular time period.

• When we look at artists’, self-portraits we get a glimpse of their feelings during that particular time period.

Which words from paragraph 8 help the reader know what span means?

• of his time

• self-portraits

• 40 years

• changing appearance

Which idea is expressed in both the artwork and the text of the selection?

• Some artists included items they found fascinating in their portraits.

• Individuals post selfies on social media every minute of the day.

• Selfies allow people to share what they are doing with friends.

• Some artists had special techniques to create desired effects.

Which of the following happened in 2014?

• Pope Francis became the first pope to appear in a selfie.

• The word "selfie" was added to the Oxford Dictionary.

• Van Gogh cut off a piece of his ear.

• The first camera phone was sold.

What were the original selfies called?

• selfie sticks

• photographs

• paintings

• portraits

How does Ducreaux's painting contrast with the other self-portraits in the text?

• He painted himself in the middle of a yawn to capture his personality.

• He used bright colors.

• He painted himself smiling.

• He painted himself in lavish clothing to make himself look rich.

What is the purpose of the caption under each image?

• to tell what each section is about

• to give information about each painting or photo

• to tel what information you are about to read

• to tell you where each image was photographed or painted

What is the main purpose of the article, Selfie?

• to teach us about famous artists

• to show us selfies of famous people

• to explain why people take selfies

• to explain the origins of selfies and how they have evolved over time