1.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

2. 2. 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?

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

• 2. It suggests that many aspects of the influencer world are artificial.

• 2. It indicates that powerful people are controlling the influencer world.

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

3. 3. 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

4. 4. 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 4. verification of the existence of something

   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.

   
   

    

• 4. Definition 1

• 4. Definition 2

• 4. Definition 3

• 4. Definition 4

5. 5. 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.

• 5. both

• 5. either

• 5. neither

• 5. correct as is

6. 6. Why does the author use headings throughout the selection?

• 6. To make the selection more enjoyable to read

• 6. To put important ideas in chronological order

• 6. To highlight the main ideas in each section

• 6. To clarify the main arguments for readers