"Not Everything It Seems" HMH

What is the author's purpose of the text?

• to argue/persuade the influencer world has problems beneath the surface

• to express concerns that the influencer world is causing harm

• to inform the audience about how the influencer world works

• to entertain readers with stories about the influencer world

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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

• It's an easy exciting way to be a tastemaker.

• It is a way to improve your marketing skills.

• It's a fun, rewarding way to make money.

• It's not as glamourous as it appears to be.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Why does the author use headings throughout the text?

• To make the text enjoyable to read

• To put important ideas in chronological order.

• To highlight the main ideas in each section.

• To clarify the main arguments for readers

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Throughout the selection the author reinforces the idea that the influencer world should be approached with caution. Which sentence best supports this idea?

• Most importantly, they affect what others think, watch, and buy.

• These influencers are somewhat invisible to adults.

• Popular influencers make lots money from their connections with followers.

• Being a social media influencer is often harder than it looks and often not all it seems to be.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

• both

• either

• neither

• correct as is

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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 and exciting world, with famous people appearing to live their best lives offering advice how you can too.

• But you are probably also familiar with teens and tweens who have become "insta-famous" as online "tastemakers."

• These low-profile micro-influencers have a unique power-they seem authentic.

• There's a lot to admire about influencers, especially those that promote good ideas

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the dictionary entry. Choose the correct definition.

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which conclusion about interacting with the influencer world is best supported by the text?

• It is best to engage with the influencer world.

• It can be quite enjoyable if you follow certain suggestions.

• It can be worthwhile, but it is important to ignore the reality.

• It's not worth it, since nobody pays attention to influencers anymore.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the sentence below.

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 indicate that the influencer world is not as influential as many believe

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What are two purposes of the section called #WorldofInluencers?

• To give advice to influencers

• To convince readers that influencers are problematic

• To explain why influencers have power

• To describe what influencers do

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5