GRADE 5 PRACTICE

Which term refers to posts, headlines, thumbnails, or images designed to make you curious enough to click, often using exaggeration or manipulation?

• Curiosity gap

• Call to action

• Clickbait

• Attention-grabbing symbols

The phrase “Click here to claim your prize now!” is an example of what clickbait technique?

• Attention-grabbing symbols

• Call to action

• Curiosity gap

• Clickbait

Which of the following phrases is an example of clickbait?

• Local library opens new reading corner for kids.

• This simple trick will change your life forever—see how!

• The weather report says it will rain tomorrow.

• Our school fair starts next Friday.

What clickbait technique uses direct commands such as “verify now” or “tap link”?

• Attention-grabbing symbols

• Curiosity gap

• Call to action

• Clickbait

Which of the following shows the curiosity gap?

• A headline that clearly explains the news event

• A message that says, “Find out the shocking reason why she left!”

• A picture of a classroom with happy students

• A list of facts presented directly

The eye emoji (👀) used to suggest that “something is worth seeing” is an example of what clickbait technique?

• Call to action

• Clickbait

• Attention-grabbing symbols

• Curiosity gap

Identify the clickbait technique being described. This technique shocks or surprises readers so they feel the need to click.

• Shock Value

• Curiosity Gap

• Listicle

• False Urgency

Identify the clickbait technique being described: This technique makes claims that sound too good to be true.

• Impossible promises

• Curiosity gap

• Listicles

• Shock value

Identify the clickbait technique being described: Blurred or cropped photos that hide key details and make people curious to see more.

• Mysterious images

• Shocking headlines

• Emotional stories

• Exclusive interviews

Identify the clickbait technique being described. This technique pressures readers to act quickly.

• Urgency

• Curiosity

• Scarcity

• Shock