Celebrities as Heroes
Authored by Michelle Gore
English
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is most likely the author’s reason for including the following passage?
“Did you read what he said on Twitter? He’s my hero!”
“Do you know what she did on vacation? She’s my hero!”
“Did you hear how they finally tracked down the gang in the latest podcast? They’re my heroes!”
She wants to illustrate examples of celebrity worship.
She believes she can become a hero of young people reading the article if they know how hip she is.
She believes that the worst role models have the biggest followings online.
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following choices best illustrates an example the Counterpoint author might use to show a celebrity acting like a hero?
Gandhi going on a hunger strike to protest British rule in India.
A young fan admiring her favorite soccer player for scoring a goal in a championship game.
Oprah Winfrey opening a leadership school for girls in South Africa.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a central idea of the Point article?
The only way to become famous today is by demonstrating risky behavior.
Children should idolize heroic characters in movies instead of the actors who play them.
Kids will look up to anyone who is famous regardless of what qualities they have.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a central idea of the Counterpoint article?
Good deeds are only worth admiring if they are kept hidden.
Athletes who behave badly in public have nothing to offer young people.
Young people will select better heroes if the media focuses on positive contributions of celebrities.
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false: According to both the point and counterpoint articles, heroes are people who make a positive impact in people’s lives.
True
False
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the counterpoint article, many celebrities do admirable work that most people don’t know about.
True
False
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: As stated in both article, young people have a tendency to mimic the behaviors of their heroes.
True
False
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