Not Everything it Seems

What is the author’s purpose in the selection?

• To argue that the influencer world is the solution to societal issues
• To express concerns that the influencer world is causing harm
• To inform the audience about how the influencer world is not what it seems
• To entertain readers with stories about the influencer world

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.

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 the influencer world is better than it might seem at first.
• It suggests that many aspects of the influencer world are artificial.
• It indicates that powerful people are controlling the influencer world.
• It indicates that the influencer world is not as influential as many believe.

What is one purpose of the section called “#Worldofinfluencers”?

• To give advice to influencers
• To explain why influencers have power
• To convince readers that influencers are problematic

In the section “#Worldofinfluencers,” the author writes that the impact of influencers has been somewhat positive. Which sentence from the selection best supports this central idea?

• 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)

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."

• Definition 1
• Definition 2
• Definition 3
• Definition 4

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 4. done in consultation with others 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.

• Definition 1
• Definition 2
• Definition 3
• Definition 4

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.

Choose the correct correlative conjunction to replace the underlined word in the sentence below. Influencers either blog and vlog to get attention from the Internet community.

• both
• whether
• or
• correct as is

Choose the correct correlative conjunction to replace the underlined word in the sentence below. Not only do influencers affect our culture, and they also affect our way of thinking.

• than
• nor
• but
• correct as is