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WorksheetsCelebrity Feuds
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In paragraph 3, the author states, "In a way, celebrity feuds are proxy wars." What additional information best supports this claim?
An explanation of what kinds of societal issues a celebrity feud might help people discuss.
A summary of the different aspects of the Taylor Swift/Katy Perry feud and its outcome.
A list of different celebrity feuds from the past few years.
A summary of a political debate between presidential candidates
Which information supports the author's claim that feuds between artists are a common part of the music industry?
An explanation of what kinds of societal issues a celebrity feud might help people discuss.
A summary of the different aspects of the Taylor Swift/Katy Perry feud and its outcome.
A list of different celebrity feuds from the past few years.
A summary of a political debate between presidential candidates
In paragraph 8, the author says, "feuds aren't always bad for business..." What information does not support this claim?
Taylor Swift creation of a "more aggressive persona" for her Reputation tour.
The author noting that Swift gave a snake-themed performance after Kardashian-West fans used serpent emoji against her on social media.
Records sales for both Nicki Minaj and Cardi B increased after their reported "Motorsport" conflict.
A quote from Kanye West stating he had less radio play after he interrupting Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 VMAs
In paragraph 8, the author says, "feuds aren't always bad for business..." What information would best support this claim?
Taylor Swift's creation of a "more aggressive persona" for her Reputation tour.
The author noting that Swift gave a snake-themed performance after Kardashian-West fans used serpent emoji against her on social media.
Information about record sale increases for both Nicki Minaj and Cardi B increased after their reported "Motorsport" conflict.
A quote from Kanye West stating he had less radio play after he interrupting Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 VMAs
In paragraph 8, the author says, "feuds aren't always bad for business..." What evidence does the author give to support this claim?
Taylor Swift's creation of a "more aggressive persona" for her Reputation tour.
The author noting that Swift gave a snake-themed performance after Kardashian-West fans used serpent emoji against her on social media.
Information about record sale increases for both Nicki Minaj and Cardi B increased after their reported "Motorsport" conflict.
A quote from Kanye West stating he had less radio play after he interrupting Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 VMAs
What information can the reader infer from paragraphs 8-10?
Celebrities tend to fight about the same issues, even if artists create the same type of music.
The public can view a celebrity feud through different lenses and see different societal issues as part of the problem(s).
The music industry is sexist and makes up feuds between female artists frequently.
Taylor Swift is to blame for the feud between her and Kanye West.
Which sentence from the text best encourages readers to stop buying into celebrity feuds?
"Maybe you don't [care]- in which case, please enjoy the extra years on your life" (paragraph 2)
"These disputes are especially common when the artists are in the same genre" (paragraph 10).
"Instead, we 'need to be encouraging more instances of sisterhood,' Williams said (paragraph 19).
"There is plenty of room for more than one woman in hip hop" (paragraph 14)
What sentence from the text best explains why feuds might be popular?
"We buy into it. It's what sells magazines, it sells records, it sells downloads."
"Feuds aren't always bad for business."
"These disputes are especially common when artists are in the same genre."
"There are men in our culture who simply refuse to let it go."
The author says, "we use pop culture as a way to argue about societal issues." What reasons does he suggest for this? Select all that apply
The author does not explain why.
"In a way, celebrity feuds are proxy wars."
"Distance from the rich grants us the ability to praise or dis with little consequence."
"Arguing directly about religion or gender or race can be really difficult to do, and people shut down..."
Select the statement that best represents the author's main idea.
Celebrity feuds are shallow entertainment.
Celebrities participate in feuds to make money.
Taylor Swift has been very kind to Kanye West even though he was very rude at the 2009 VMAs
The public pays attention to celebrity feuds because they are an entertaining and "safe" way to talk about uncomfortable issues.
