Selfie and Self-Portraits

Which statement about selfies and self-portraits does the article best support?

• Both can conceal information about the subject.

• Both showcase cultural traditions of the time.

• Both show people responding to joyful events.

• Both display the social class of the subject.

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The headings are included in the selection most likely to -

• make the text more exciting to read

• emphasize how common selfies are today

• make it clear how the information in the text is organized

• demonstrate how much the author knows about famous artists

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Which sentence uses reflection in the same way it is used in paragraph 4?

• She sat in reflection of the events of the day.

• The clouds cause the reflection of some energy from the sun into space.

• She looked at her reflection before heading into a meeting.

• The song is a reflection of his feelings for you.

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Read this sentence about the selection. When we look at artists' self-portraits we get a glimpse of their feelings during that particular time period. What is the correct way to write this sentence?

• When we look at artists' self-portraits, we get a glimpse of their feelings during that particular time period.

• When we look at artists' self-portraits we get a glimpse, of their feelings during that particular time period.

• When we look at artists' self-portraits, we get a glimpse of their feelings, during that particular time period.

• When we look at artists', self-portraits we get a glimpse of their feelings during that particular time period.

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Which word best describes both Rembrandt's Self-Portrait with Saskia and Joseph Ducreux's Self-Portrait, Yawning?

• Inspiring

• Relaxed

• Enchanting

• Lighthearted

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Reread paragraph 16 of the selection. Based on the way it is used in the paragraph, what does prim mean?

• Stylish

• Formal

• Fancy

• Silly

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Based on the selection, the reader can infer that the most important factor in Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun's success is that she -

• made natural paintings

• dreamed of joining an art academy

• knew how to sell her painting skills

• wanted people to admire her beauty

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Why did some artists choose elaborate clothing for their self-portraits?

• They wanted to appear successful.

• They wanted vibrant colors in their paintings.

• They wanted people to respect them.

• They were jealous of wealthy patrons.

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Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.

Because most people like to smile in a selfie they reflect, a fun moment in time while also
preserving a memory.

• in a selfie, they reflect a fun moment in time while also preserving a memory

• in a selfie they reflect a fun moment in time, while also preserving a memory

• in a selfie they reflect a fun moment in time while also, preserving a memory

• correct as is

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          Which two ideas are expressed in both the artwork and the text of the selection?

• Some artists included pets in their portraits.

• Individuals post selfies on social media every minute of the day.

• Selfies allow people to share what they are doing with friends.

• Self-portraits were sometimes painted after traumatic events.

• Some artists developed different styles of painting over the years.