10 questions
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 sentence uses reflection in the same way it is used in paragraph 4?
She sat in reflection of the events of the day.
Wearing white keeps you cooler due to the reflection of the sun’s rays.
The song is a reflection of his feelings for you.
She looked at her reflection before heading in to a meeting.
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 words from paragraph 8 help the reader know what span means?
of his time
self-portraits
40 years
changing appearance
Which idea is expressed in both the artwork and the text of the selection?
Some artists included items they found fascinating 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.
Some artists had special techniques to create desired effects.
Which of the following happened in 2014?
Pope Francis became the first pope to appear in a selfie.
The word "selfie" was added to the Oxford Dictionary.
Van Gogh cut off a piece of his ear.
The first camera phone was sold.
What were the original selfies called?
selfie sticks
photographs
paintings
portraits
How does Ducreaux's painting contrast with the other self-portraits in the text?
He painted himself in the middle of a yawn to capture his personality.
He used bright colors.
He painted himself smiling.
He painted himself in lavish clothing to make himself look rich.
What is the purpose of the caption under each image?
to tell what each section is about
to give information about each painting or photo
to tel what information you are about to read
to tell you where each image was photographed or painted
What is the main purpose of the article, Selfie?
to teach us about famous artists
to show us selfies of famous people
to explain why people take selfies
to explain the origins of selfies and how they have evolved over time