The Power of Young People to Change the World

The author wrote this selection most likely-

• explain to the reader why more heroes are needed in the world

• demonstrate why celebrity has become confused with heroism

• urge young people to believe in their ability to make a difference

• suggest that adults need to be better role models for young people

Read the origin of the word superficial.

from the Latin super- (“on top of”) and -facies (“face”)

Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word superficial in paragraph 8?

• Not known

• Unexpected

• Undervalued

• Without depth

The author organizes paragraph 8 by —

• providing definitions of the words celebrity and hero

• giving examples of celebrities and heroes

• discussing the differences between celebrities and heroes

• explaining the origins of the words celebrity and hero

How does the author support his claim that every young person has the potential to be a hero?

• By defining the qualities that make a young person a hero

• By providing examples of qualities that have made people famous

• By including examples of young people who exhibit the qualities of a hero

• By contrasting society’s definition of a hero with the word’s real meaning

Read this sentence about heroes from paragraph 9.

They truly hold our world together, through their unselfish devotion to helping others, supporting families, teaching children, protecting the environment.

The author includes this sentence most likely to emphasize that —

• heroes affect many people

• everyone is a hero in some way

• heroes must believe in themselves

• most heroes focus on working with children

The author included the information in paragraphs 8 through 11 probably to —

• explain why becoming a hero is important

• show that heroes and celebrities are both valued

• demonstrate that society does not support the development of heroes

• describe how society turns ordinary celebrities into real heroes