WorksheetsCelebrities as Heroes
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 58mins
In paragraph 5, the "Point" author states celebrities are only idolized because...
programmed to follow the leader
overshadowed by celebrities
be positive role models
their fame can spread
positively change lives
In paragraph 7, the "Point" author states real heroes are...
programmed to follow the leader
overshadowed by celebrities
be positive role models
their fame can spread
positively change lives
In paragraph 5, the psychologist says we are...
programmed to follow the leader
overshadowed by celebrities
be positive role models
their fame can spread
positively change lives
The "Counterpoint" author states celebrities can...
programmed to follow the leader
overshadowed by celebrities
be positive role models
their fame can spread
positively change lives
Both authors agree that heroes can...
programmed to follow the leader
overshadowed by celebrities
be positive role models
their fame can spread
positively change lives
What is most likely the author’s reason for including the following passage?
“Did you read what he said on Twitter? He’s my hero!”
“Do you know what she did on vacation? She’s my hero!”
“Did you hear how they finally tracked down the gang in the latest podcast? They’re my heroes!”
She wants to illustrate examples of celebrity worship.
She wants young people to know how hip she is.
She believes that the worst role models have the biggest followings online.
Twitter is her favorite social media site.
Which of the following choices best illustrates an example the Counterpoint author might use to show a celebrity acting like a hero?
Gandhi going on a hunger strike to protest British rule in India.
A young fan admiring a soccer player for scoring a goal.
Oprah Winfrey opening a leadership school for girls in South Africa.
Kim Kardashian getting married in order to boost her TV show’s ratings.
Which of these inferences about the young fan seeking an autograph is best supported by the Counterpoint article?
The fan has no idea what a hero truly is.
The player is only famous because of all of the press and publicity he gets.
The fan would never admire the player if not for the home run.
The fan might consider the player a hero because of his admirable qualities.
What is a central idea of the Point article?
The only way to become famous today is by demonstrating risky behavior.
Children should idolize heroic characters in movies instead of the actors who play them.
Kids will look up to anyone who is famous regardless of what qualities they have.
Figures like Abraham Lincoln would not be admired if he were alive today.
Which sentence from the Point most strongly supports that young people will “follow the leader” regardless of what that person is doing?
“This leaves young people with poor role models and heroes with little substance.”
“Firefighters, police officers, soldiers, and regular citizens have often acted heroically when they have saved people from attacks and natural disasters.”
“They know that their mistakes will be widely reported and will likely upset and disappoint those who idolize them.”
“Other celebrities like Derek Jeter have attained greatness in their chosen fields and are also very active in charitable work.”
What is a central idea of the Counterpoint article?
Good deeds are only worth admiring if they are kept hidden.
Athletes who behave badly in public have nothing to offer young people.
Most celebrities are not heroes and do not deserve to be called heroes.
Young people will select better heroes if the media focuses on positive contributions of celebrities.
The media must “pay more attention to celebrities who are truly role models.” Which statement from the Counterpoint most strongly supports this?
“They are involved in helping refugees, fighting for conservation, or working to improve people’s health because these issues are important to them.”
“We are sociologically programmed to ‘follow the leader.'”
“If the only celebrities young people are exposed to do nothing but go to parties, wear expensive clothes, appear on television gossip programs, and act rudely, then that is who will be a major influence on young people.”
“There are also many everyday men and women who have acted heroically by facing danger to help people.”
Check Point, Counterpoint, or both. Heroes are people who make a positive impact in people’s lives.
Point
Counterpoint
Check Point, Counterpoint, or both.
True heroes are found in history.
Point
Counterpoint
Check Point, Counterpoint, or both.
Many celebrities do not want to be considered heroes.
Point
Counterpoint
Check Point, Counterpoint, or both.
Young people have a tendency to mimic the behaviors of their heroes.
Point
Counterpoint
Check Point, Counterpoint, or both.
Many celebrities do admirable work that most people don’t know about.
Point
Counterpoint
Check Point, Counterpoint, or both.
This author includes quotes from two psychologists as evidence to effectively support his/her claim.
Point
Counterpoint
An athlete who continues to reach his goal has a lot of ________.
celebrities
sociologically
dismissive
idolized
perseverance
Which word is a synonym for FAMOUS PERSON?
celebrity
dismissive
idolize
perseverance
sociological
A celebrity who is loved and worshipped is ________.
celebrities
sociologically
dismissive
idolized
perseverance
Which word is a synonym for CULTURAL?
celebrity
dismissive
idolize
perseverance
sociological
Which word is a synonym for REJECTING?
celebrity
dismissive
idolize
perseverance
sociological
