"Not Everything it Seems"

What is the author’s purpose in the selection?

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

• To express concerns that the influencer world is causing harm

• To inform the audience about how the influencer world works

• To entertain readers with stories about the influencer world

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

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

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

• It offers a way to improve your marketing skills.

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

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

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.6

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.

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 indicates that powerful people are controlling the influencer world.

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

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

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• To give advice to influencers

• To describe what influencers do

• To explain why influencers have power

• To show the downside of the influencer world

• To convince readers that influencers are problematic

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

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?

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

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

• 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)

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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

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.

• 1

• 2

• 3

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CCSS.L.3.1C

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

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.

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• 2

• 3

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Based on the selection, what can the reader most likely conclude about interacting with the influencer world?

• It is best never to engage with the influencer world.

• It can be quite enjoyable if you follow certain suggestions.

• It can be worthwhile, but it’s important to ignore the reality.

• It’s not worth it, since nobody pays attention to influencers anymore.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

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

• correct as is

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Why does the author use headings throughout the selection?

• To make the selection more enjoyable to read

• To put important ideas in chronological order

• To highlight the main ideas in each section

• To clarify the main arguments for readers

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2A