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WorksheetsNot Everything It Seems HMH
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
In "Not Everything It Seems" by Arnetta Carter, What's the strongest reason the author gives to support the idea that micro-influencers are very powerful? (p 24)
They have millions of followers
They are already well-known celebrities
They seem genuine and relatable
They show us a life, we can only dream about
What is the author’s main purpose in the selection?
To explain that the influencer world has problems beneath the surface
To convince readers that they can become influencers themselves
To entertain readers with stories about the influencer world
To express concerns that influencers are causing harm
What is the author’s main message about the influencer world?
It offers an easy, exciting way to be a tastemaker.
It offers a way to improve your marketing skills.
It’s a fun, rewarding way to make money.
It’s not as glamorous as it appears to be.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1.
But when you pull back the curtain on social media influencers, are they as real as
they seem?
What is the effect of the phrase pull back the curtain in this sentence?
It suggests that the influencer world is better than it might seem at first.
It suggests that many aspects of the influencer world are artificial.
It indicates that powerful people are controlling the influencer world.
It indicates that the influencer world is not as influential as many believe.
What are two purposes of the section called “#Worldofinfluencers”?
CHOOSE TWO
To describe what influencers do
To explain why influencers have power
To show the downside of the influencer world
To convince readers that influencers are problematic
In the section “#Worldofinfluencers,” the author writes that the impact of influencers has
been somewhat positive. Which sentence from the selection best supports this central idea?
It’s an exciting world, with famous people appearing to live their best lives while offering advice on how you can too. (paragraph 2)
But you are probably also familiar with teens and tweens who have become “Insta-famous” as online “tastemakers.” (paragraph 3)
These low-profile micro-influencers have a unique power—they seem authentic.
(paragraph 4)
There’s a lot to admire about influencers, especially those who promote good ideas.
(paragraph 5)
What is the author’s main purpose for including headings throughout the selection?
To make the selection more enjoyable to read
To put important ideas in chronological order
To highlight the main ideas in each section
To clarify the main arguments for readers
Throughout the selection, the author reinforces the idea that the influencer world should be approached with caution. Which sentence best supports this idea?
Most importantly, they affect what others think, watch, and buy. (paragraph 1)
These influencers are somewhat invisible to adults. (paragraph 3)
Popular influencers make lots of money from their connections with followers. (paragraph 6)
Being a social media influencer is often harder than it looks, and often not all it seems to be. (paragraph 7)
What is author's purpose?
Encyclopedia entries, informative articles, and biographies are examples of what purpose for writing?
inform or explain
persuade
entertain
express thoughts or feelings
Advertisements and opinion essays/blogs are using what purpose for writing?
to inform or explain
to persuade
to entertain
to express thoughts or feelings
Stories, novels and some essays are written mainly to:
inform or explain
persuade
entertain
express thoughts and feelings
Poems, some personal essays and journals are written to:
inform or explain
persuade
entertain
express thoughts or feelings
What is the antonym for collaborate?
independent
What is a synonym for the vocabulary word, relevant?
current
What is the meaning of skeptic or skeptical?
What is the definition of abnormal?
Going along with expectations.
What is a synonym for perceive?
awareness
neglectful
What example below can blur the lines between what is real and what is not?
