influencers

What is the author's purpose in writing "Not Everything it Seems"

• to inform

• to persuade/argue

• to entertain

• to express feelings

What is the author’s main message about the influencer world?

• It is exciting and easy to be an influencer

• You can make a lot of money being an influencer

• It isn't as great or as glamorous as it seems to be

• influencers help bring attention to important causes

. "Known as “micro-influencers,” these stars post, blog, and vlog, concentrating on specific areas of interest. They generate thousands of followers

These low-profile micro-influencers have a unique power—they seem authentic"

What is the purpose of these quotes? Select all that apply.

• to give advice to influencers how to be better

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    To describe what influencers do

• to show the darkside of influencers

• To explain why influencers have power

But when you pull back the curtain on social media influencers, are they as real as they seem?

What does this quote mean

• It is saying that the influencer world is better than the real world.

• It is saying that many aspects of the influencer world are fake

• It is saying that powerful people are controlling the influencer world.

• It is saying that they have a privacy curtain so you can't see their screen

Which sentence from the selection best supports this central idea that influencers can do some positive things?

• It’s an exciting world, with famous people appearing to live their best lives while offering advice on how you can too. (paragraph 2)

• 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)

• Popular influencers make lots of money from their connections with followers. They collaborate with advertisers to promote selected brands. (paragraph 6)

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.

• the act of establishing the soundness, accuracy, or legitimacy of

• the declaration or legal validation of something

• an indication of official sanction

• verification of the existence of something

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.

• done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects

• arisen from or marked by careful consideration

• unhurriedly and carefully

• done in consultation with others

Which message does the author most strongly send about interacting with the influencer world?

• Don't ever go on social media or watch or listen to influencers

• Influencer world can be fun but you need to be careful about knowing not everything is as real as it looks

• It can be worth it but you should ignore reality

• you should follow all influencers because they are always telling the truth

What quote best supports the idea that you can follow influencers you just need to be careful

• They see weary audiences who are tired of all the perfect images.

• It’s not necessary to shun influencers; simply try to strike a balance in your choices.

• Don’t measure yourself against the seemingly perfect images

• the influencer is informing and even inspiring you

What correlative conjunction should fill in the blank to go with and?

influencers ___________ blog and vlog to get attention from the Internet community.