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Which two purposes does the author have for writing “How Do You See Your Self(ie)”?

• To advise against inappropriate use of selfies

• To discuss the impact of the selfie phenomenon

• To remind people of the dangers of taking selfies

• To encourage people to use social media to post selfies

• To explain how taking selfies has changed over the years

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What is the thesis, or main idea, of the selection?

• The selfie phenomenon has important benefits.

• Narcissism and vanity lead people to post selfies.

• Taking selfies is detrimental to social relationships.

• People have been injured and even killed taking selfies

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Which key idea does the author use to develop her thesis?

• Selfies often reduce the intensity of an experience.

• Taking selfies can be a healthy form of personal expression.

• Many selfies involve people engaging in dangerous activities.

• Selfies have become popular because social media encourages them

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What can the reader infer about the author’s point of view based on her use of the words vulnerable and nostalgia and the phrase innate attraction to . . . human faces in paragraph 7?

• She believes that taking selfies helps people feel better about their looks.

• She thinks that there must be some benefit to people taking selfies.

• She believes that taking selfies makes people feel weak.

• She thinks that taking selfies helps people avoid memories.

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Which statement best describes the intended impact of the conclusion?

• Readers will be more careful when taking selfies.

• Readers will continue taking selfies in the same way.

• Readers will use special techniques to improve their selfies.

• Readers will look for groups that use selfies for their own benefit.

What is the purpose of the #ScientistsWhoSelfie?

• To illustrate a positive use of selfies

• To show that even serious people can be self-absorbed

• To convince readers to use selfies to help society

• To demonstrate the importance of using a hashtag (#)

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What kinds of people are quoted in the article?

• Researchers, professors, and scientists

• Researchers, parents, and teens

• College students, Instagram users, and phonemakers

• Social media influencers, famous people, and scientists

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