Read the following sentence. I tried changing the settings on my smart phone, but there was no effect. Which change, if any, should be made to the sentence?

Review “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie.” The author claims that selfies are better than words for expressing who we are. She makes some good points like selfies are an artistic form of self expression & selfies are a new form of technology to the the ancient self-portraits. But, she uses a lot of exaggeration and includes her personal opinion which are not as credible of a resource.

What resource could she use to improve her argument?

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A: Which claim does “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie” support?

Part B: Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

Read paragraph 13 of “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”

On top of hunting for “likes,” young people often take selfies hoping to impress or catch the attention of someone in particular. Maybe it’s someone they have a crush on or someone who’s bullied them. Maybe they want that person to have a better opinion of them. If that someone doesn’t notice the post or makes a negative comment, then the selfie-taker can feel worse than if he or she had never posted at all! 

Paragraph 13 is reasoning that appeals to emotion. What audience is that example targeting?

Read paragraph 15 of “OMG, Not Another Selfie!,”

She warns against believing that posting and sharing and liking creates actual friendship and intimacy. As Dr. Chase says, we “create the illusion of feeling more connected and more ‘liked’ in a way that is controllable and oftentimes, staged. The end result is a competitive environment with increased self-focus, less true connection and, more often than not, increased self-criticism.” 

In paragraph 15 of “OMG, Not Another Selfie!,” the author claims that sharing selfies doesn’t create intimacy. Which phrase from the paragraph helps the reader determine the meaning of intimacy?

Which statement best expresses the main claim of “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”?

Which two types of evidence are used by the author of “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”?

Read paragraph 6 of “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”

The only cure for a bad selfie is to take another one and post it, but you know what happens next: this reposting and re-snapping and reposting and re-snapping and reposting can go on and on and on, creating a cycle of frustration and wounded confidence! That cycle, inspired by the desire to control and “improve” our own images can lead to some serious psychological trouble, especially for young people. Selfies can be downright bad for us—bad for our self-esteem and body image, bad for our productivity and our schoolwork, even bad for our friendships. If we’re too selfie obsessed, we start to look as foolishly self-centered and shallow as poor old Narcissus as he sat there falling madly in love with his own reflection. And no one wants to sit in the school cafeteria with a known narcissist, anyway, right? After all, selfie takers are so in love with themselves!

Which appeal is this paragraph? (notes textbook page 60 gray box)

Read paragraph 1 of “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”

In our digital age, the selfie is the best way to express oneself, empower oneself, and even surround oneself with friends. Everyone everywhere owns and uses a smart phone, and, with at least a million different social media platforms available, you’d have to live in a cave not to take part in and appreciate this form of communication. Sure, there are critics who say that selfies are taken only by narcissists craving attention, but those critics really do live in caves—and they certainly have no friends. 

What rhetorical device is used? ((notes textbook page 60)

The authors of the selections offer different viewpoints on selfies. Match each argument with the selection it is included in. Viewpoint: Selfies allow for creative expression. Selections: “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”; “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”. Choose the selection that includes this viewpoint.

The authors of the selections offer different viewpoints on selfies. Match each argument with the selection it is included in. Viewpoint: Selfies can lead to negative thoughts. Selections: “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”; “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”. Choose the selection that includes this viewpoint.

The authors of the selections offer different viewpoints on selfies. Match each argument with the selection it is included in. Viewpoint: Selfies interfere with true friendship. Selections: “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”; “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”. Choose the selection that includes this viewpoint.

The authors of the selections offer different viewpoints on selfies. Match each argument with the selection it is included in. Viewpoint: Selfies improve confidence. Selections: “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”; “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”. Choose the selection that includes this viewpoint.