Selfie: The Changing Face of Self-Portraits

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

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How does the author support the idea that self-portraits allow us to see into the minds of artists? Use details from the selection to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

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CCSS.RL.7.6

What effect do the paintings and captions throughout the selection have on the presentation of the author's ideas? Use details from the selection to support your answer.

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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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CCSS.RI.6.7

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CCSS.RL.7.7

Which word or phrase in paragraph 8 gives context to the meaning of the word spanned?

• biggest

• 40 years

• appearance

• painting style

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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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CCSS.RI.5.7

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CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

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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CCSS.RI.5.2

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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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CCSS.RL.7.4

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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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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