Hmh from Selfie: The Changing Face of Self-Portraits

Back in the old days, selfies were commonly known as…

• photographs

• pics

• self-portraits

• coloring

Vincent Van Gogh______,  but still thought it would make a nice picture.

• shaved his head

• cut off a piece of his ear

• grew a long beard

• got a star tattoo

Which statement about selfies and self-portraits does the article best support.

• Both explain that selfies and self-portraits are a terrible waste of time.

• Both showcase cultural traditions of the time.

• Both show angry people.

• Both show how poor people are.

What is the definition of haughty used in paragraph 5?

Durer looks haughty and confident, with a stiff but elegant pose. His clothing is expensive, extravagant, and Italian in style.

• arrogant

• goofy

• joyous

• angry

The headings are included in the selection most likely to…

• Make the text exciting to read

• Emphasize how common selfies were in ancient times

• Demonstrate how much the author knows about famous artists

• Make it clear how the information in the text is organized

Read this paragraph. Based on the way it is used in the paragraph (paragraph 16) , what does prim mean?

Joseph Ducreux found traditional portraiture too prim and proper. Instead he tried to capture the personalities of everyone he painted. In this self-portrait, he caught himself in the middle of a yawn.

• stylish

• formal

• fancy

• silly

Why did some artists choose elaborate clothing for their self-portraits?

• They wanted to appear successful.

• They wanted to appear wild.

• They wanted people to laugh.

• They were jealous of others.

Which of the following is true of the artwork and the text of this selection.

• Some artists included their favorite pets in their portraits.

• Some artists developed different styles of painting over the years.

• Selfies show the athletic ability of the artist’s parents.

• Self-portraits are always taken with a camera.

What is the meaning of spanned, as it is used in paragraph 8?

Rembrandt was the biggest selfie maker of his time, creating nearly 100 self-portraits that spanned 40 years of his life.

• To spread 

• To open and close

• To become older

• To extend over a period of time

In the section titled "Selfies Today", what famous 

person was shown taking a selfie in 2013?

• Abraham Lincoln

• President Biden

• Pope Francis

• Governor Reynolds