From Fooled You: Fakes and Hoaxes Through the Years

The author chose the title of this selection to highlight the idea that —

• not everyone agrees that fake videos are funny

• the videos shared online might include fake content

• videos are more easily faked than photographs

• companies are faking videos to attract new customers

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Which statement most closely matches the author’s position in this selection?

• You can’t always believe what you see.

• Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

• Two wrongs don’t make a right.

• Honesty is the best policy.

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In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle

video was a fake.

Which of the following steps occurred FIRST?

A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

C. Asking if the event is physically possible

D. Determining the weight of the child

• A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

• B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• C. Asking if the event is physically possible

• D. Determining the weight of the child

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In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle

video was a fake.

Which of the following steps occurred SECOND?

A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

C. Asking if the event is physically possible

D. Determining the weight of the child

• A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

• B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• C. Asking if the event is physically possible

• D. Determining the weight of the child

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In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle

video was a fake.

Which of the following steps occurred THIRD?

A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

C. Asking if the event is physically possible

D. Determining the weight of the child

• A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

• B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• C. Asking if the event is physically possible

• D. Determining the weight of the child

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In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle

video was a fake.

Which of the following steps occurred FOURTH?

A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

C. Asking if the event is physically possible

D. Determining the weight of the child

• A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff

• B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up

• C. Asking if the event is physically possible

• D. Determining the weight of the child

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Read the dictionary entry below.

analysis \ә- ́năl-ĭ-sĭs\ n 1. the study of separate parts and their interrelationships in making up a whole

2. the separation of parts into their chemical elements 3. the spoken or written presentation of a study

4. the mathematical processes involving a series of deductions in order to prove something

Which definition most closely matches the way the word analysis is used in paragraph 12?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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The word animation comes from the Latin word animatus, meaning “give breath to.” This information helps the

reader to understand that animation in paragraph 17 is referring to —

• a movie that includes a mix of real people and drawn characters

• a video that shows people taking risks for the thrill of the audience

• a cartoon version of people and animals that appear lifelike

• a hand-drawn or digital image that has been edited to appear alive and in motion

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Which two conclusions can be drawn from the information in the “Fake Shake” section?

SELECT 2 ANSWERS.

• The middle sections of most videos are heavily edited.

• Fake camera shake fools many people.

• The pattern of camera jumpiness differs in each take.

• Most people use camera phones to film viral videos.

• No setting or clothing details change in a real video.

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The author wrote this selection most likely to —

• inform readers that all videos have been edited

• explain how to spot fake videos on the internet

• teach readers how to make their videos go viral

• give tips about using videos as advertisements

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