Worksheetsfrom Selfie: The Changing Face of Self-Portraits Revision Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is a picture you take of yourself?
Self Portrait
Portrait
Landscape
Values
Which statement about selfies and self-portraits does the article best support?
Both can conceal information about the subject.
Both showcase cultural traditions of the time.
Both show people responding to joyful events.
Both display the social class of the subject.
The headings are most likely included in the selection to —
make the text more exciting to read
emphasize how common selfies are today
make it clear how the information in the text is organized
demonstrate how much the author knows about famous artists
Read this sentence from paragraph 4. Rembrandt drew, painted and etched his own reflection so many times we can see almost every stage of his life! In which sentence does reflection have the same denotation as it does in the sentence above?
She sat in reflection of the events of the day.
The clouds cause the reflection of some energy from the sun into space.
She looked at her reflection before heading into a meeting.
The song is a reflection of his feelings for you.
Read this sentence about the selection. When we look at artists’ self-portraits we get a glimpse of their feelings during that particular time period. What is the correct way to write this sentence?
When we look at artists’ self-portraits, we get a glimpse of their feelings during that particular time period.
When we look at artists’ self-portraits we get a glimpse, of their feelings during that particular time period.
When we look at artists’ self-portraits, we get a glimpse of their feelings, during that particular time period.
When we look at artists’, self-portraits we get a glimpse of their feelings during that particular time period.
Which word best describes both Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait with Saskia and Joseph Ducreux’s Self-Portrait, Yawning?
Lonely
Satisfied
Dreary
Lighthearted
Read this sentence from paragraph 16. Joseph Ducreux found traditional portraiture too prim and proper. Which word from the paragraph helps you understand the connotation of prim as it is used in this sentence?
formal
stylish
fancy
silly
Based on the selection, the reader can infer that the most important factor in Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun’s success is that she —
made natural paintings
dreamed of joining an art academy
knew how to sell her painting skills
wanted people to admire her beauty
According to the selection, why did Dürer choose elaborate clothing for his self-portraits?
He wanted to appear successful.
He wanted vibrant colors in his paintings.
He wanted people to respect him.
He was jealous of wealthy patrons.
Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below. Because most people like to smile in selfies they reflect, fun moments in time while also preserving memories.
in selfies, they reflect fun moments in time while also preserving memories
in selfies they reflect fun moments in time, while also preserving memories
in selfies they reflect fun moments in time while also, preserving memories
correct as is
Which two ideas are expressed in both the artwork and the text of the selection?
Some artists included pets in their portraits.
Individuals post selfies on social media every minute of the day.
Selfies allow people to share what they are doing with friends.
Self-portraits were sometimes painted after traumatic events.
Some artists developed different styles of painting over the years.
Read this sentence from paragraph 24. "When you post a selfie, you’re displaying a view of yourself that you want other people to see." How is this sentence also true for the artists described throughout the selection?
The artists sometimes included their flaws in their self-portraits.
The artists painted over their first self-portraits to create new versions.
The artists painted hundreds of self-portraits throughout their lives.
The artists often painted friendly self-portraits in fine clothing.
Which two sentences from the selection best support the idea that
the artists often painted friendly self-portraits in fine clothing.
Back in the old days, selfies were more commonly known as self-portraits. (paragraph 2)
Take Vincent van Gogh, who cut off a piece of his ear, but still thought it would make a nice picture. (paragraph 4)
Albrecht Dürer dressed up in fancy clothes for this self-portrait, announcing to the world that he was rich and grand. (paragraph 6)
By the end of his life, Rembrandt was an expert at capturing character. (paragraph 10)
Vigée Le Brun wanted people to like her in this selfie—and they did. (paragraph 12)
