Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie Omg, Not Another Selfie

What is the main claim of "Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie"? 

• Smart phones have improved society.

• Selfies are a positive form of self-expression.

• Mobile devices make taking selfies easier.

• People throughout history have made self-portraits.

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A lot can be learned about people from their selfies. Which quotation from the passage best supports this claim? 

• Whatever that side may be, by showing the selfie-taker's interests, selfies become more real than any boring photographer's work. (paragraph 4)

• One gallery in London even held an international selfie competition for people to submit the most artistic selfies. (paragraph 7)

• Some people are not allowed to say positive things about themselves because other people will say that they are full of themselves. (paragraph 9)

• Since we all have smartphones and social media is everywhere and here to stay, we stay in touch with friends by taking selfies. (paragraph 13)

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Which paragraph from "OMG, Not Another Selfie!" helps identify the author's intended purpose? 

• paragraph 2

• paragraph 7

• paragraph 13

• paragraph 20

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In paragraph 15 of "OMG, Not Antoher Selfie!," the author claims that sharing selfies doesn't create intimacy. Which phrase from the paragraph helps the reader determine the meaning of intimacy? 

• competitive environment

• increased self-focus

• less true connection

• actual friendship

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Which statement best expresses the main claim of "OMG, Not Another Selfie!"?

• Taking too many selfies can have negative effects.

• Once a selfie has been posted, it can't be taken back.

• When people post selfies, you can see how much fun they're having.

• A person's popularity is shown by the number of "likes" his or her selfies get.

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Which is an example of evidence used by the author of "OMG, Not Another Selfie!"?

• Quotes from experts

• Examples from history

• Opinions from young people

• Experiences from the author

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Which paragraph includes an emotional appeal?

• Paragraph 3 "OMG, Not Another Selfie!"

• Paragraph 6 "OMG, Not Another Selfie!"

• Paragraph 2 "Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie"

• Paragraph 7 "Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie"

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Which paragraph uses exaggeration? 

• Paragraph 1 of "Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie"

• Paragraph 5 of "Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie"

• Paragraph 4 of "OMG, Not Another Selfie!"

• Paragraph 16 of "OMG, Not Another Selfie!"

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Which article matches this viewpoint, "Selfies allow for creative expression.".

• Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie

• OMG, Not Another Selfie

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Which article matches the viewpoint, "Selfies can lead to negative thoughts."?

• Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie

• OMG, Not Another Selfie

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