WorksheetsSelfie: The Changing Face of Self-Portraits
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 42mins
Which statement about selfies and self-portraits does the article best support?
Selfies and self-portraits can hide things about the person.
They both show styles and traditions from their time.
They both show people celebrating happy moments.
They both show how rich or poor someone is.
The headings are included in the selection most likely 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
Which word or phrase in paragraph 8 gives context to the meaning of the word spanned?
Biggest
40 years
Appearance
Painting Style
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.
Choose the corrected version of the sentence that places a comma in the correct spot.
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?
Inspiring
Relaxed
Magical
Playful
Reread paragraph 16 of the selection. Based on the way it is used in the paragraph, what does "prim" mean?
Stylish and Fashionable
Formal and Serious
Fancy and Decorative
Silly and Playful
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
Why did some artists choose fancy or elaborate clothing for their self-portraits?
They wanted to appear successful.
They wanted bright colors in their paintings.
They wanted their paintings to look more interesting.
They were jealous of the wealthy people they painted.
Choose the phrase that corrects the bolded section in the sentence below.
Because most people like to smile in a selfie they reflect, a fun moment in time while also
preserving a memory.
in a selfie, they reflect a fun moment in time while also preserving a memory
in a selfie they reflect a fun moment in time, while also preserving a memory
in a selfie they reflect a fun moment in time while also, preserving a memory
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 shocking or painful events.
Some artists developed different styles of painting over the years.
How does the author target a student audience in the article?
By using complex art vocabulary throughout the text
By focusing only on famous artists from the 1600s
By connecting historical portraits to modern selfie habits
By avoiding any mention of technology
Which statement BEST describes how modern selfie‑takers and historical artists are similar?
Both groups use images to shape how others see them.
Both groups follow strict rules about how to pose.
Both groups believe only trained artists should create images.
Both groups often get angry about how others judge their images.
How does the example of Van Gogh’s bandaged‑ear self‑portrait show the author’s perspective on self‑portraits?
It shows the author believes artists should hide their emotions.
It shows the author thinks self‑portraits are only for serious events.
It shows the author believes self‑images can communicate personal struggles.
It shows the author thinks historical art is more dramatic than selfies.
What is the author’s perspective on modern selfies?
They are meaningless and unimportant.
They help people express identity and personality.
They should only be taken by professional photographers.
They are less creative than historical portraits.
What does the organization of the article—moving from historical portraits to modern selfies—help readers understand?
That selfies are more artistic than paintings
That self‑expression has changed over time
That artists no longer create portraits
That technology has replaced creativity
How does the author’s inclusion of artwork images contribute to their purpose?
It proves that all artists used the same techniques.
It helps readers visually compare past and present self‑images.
It shows that paintings are more detailed than photos.
It encourages readers to visit art museums.
In the article, how does the background information about artists’ social status during Dürer’s time MOST impact the text?
It explains why Dürer traveled to Italy
It shows why Dürer used bright colors.
It helps explain why Dürer presented himself as wealthy and important
It explains why self-portraits were unpopular in Germany
How does the historical context of the 1700s’ attitudes toward emotions in portraits impact the development of the section about Joseph Ducreux?
It explains why Ducreux avoided painting people
It highlights how unusual his expressive self-portrait was for the time
It shows why artists preferred painting landscapes
It explains why Ducreux was more famous than other artists
How does the background information about women artists in the 18th century MOST shape the discussion of Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun?
It explains why her art focused on nature
It shows why she avoided painting herself
It explains why her self-portraits helped her gain respect and success
It explains why she painted fewer self-portraits than male artists
In the article, how does the background information about modern technology MOST impact the final section?
It explains why modern selfies are more artistic than paintings
It shows how easier technology changed who can create and share selfies
It proves that historical self-portraits are no longer important
It explains why selfies are mainly used by celebrities
How does the author’s use of historical background information MOST support the central idea of the article?
By proving that painting is better than photography
By showing that selfies are a modern invention
By showing that people have always wanted to control how they are seen
By explaining why some artists were more talented than others
