"Online Identities" Assignment

What is an online identity?

• An identity established by a user to interact with others through social media.

• A physical representation of a person in the real world.

• A government-issued identification document.

• A type of computer software.

How do users express their online identity explicitly?

• Through usernames, pictures, and information they share.

• By hiding their true identity.

• By using false information.

• Through their offline behavior.

What is the 'mask' effect as described in the passage?

• The ability to hide one's true identity online.

• A feature of social media platforms.

• A type of online avatar.

• A way to improve one's physical appearance.

What does the term 'disembodiment' refer to in the context of online identity?

• The ability to create an online persona free from physical and sensory disabilities.

• The process of creating a false identity online.

• The act of removing one's physical presence from the internet.

• The use of avatars to represent oneself online.

What is a concern about virtual identity mentioned in the passage?

• The contrast between online and offline existence.

• The inability to create an online persona.

• The lack of privacy on social media.

• The difficulty in creating a username.

How do you think this article relates to the book Lord of the Flies? Specifically, how does it relate to class discussion about masks?