Not Everything It Seems

Read the dictionary entry. deliberately \dĭ-lĭb´ər-ĭt-lē\ adv 1. done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects 2. arisen from or marked by careful consideration 3. unhurriedly and carefully 4. done in consultation with others Which definition best matches the meaning of deliberately as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 8 below? They are deliberately designed to appear that way.

Defintion 1; done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects

Based on the selection, what can the reader most likely conclude about interacting with the influencer world?

It can be quite enjoyable if you follow certain suggestions.

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 many aspects of the influencer world are artificial.

What is the author's point of view about the influencer world?

It's not as glamorous as it appears to be.

How does the author highlight the contrast between reality and glamour in the last paragraph of the selection?

Showing that the influencer world is a "made-up" reality because not everything is as it seems and it is important to be able to understand the balance between what is real and what is perceived.

Which idea does the author reinforce throughout the selection?

The influencer world should be approached with caution.

In the section "#Worldofinfluencers," the author claims that the impact of influencers has been somewhat positive. Which sentence from the selection best supports this claim?

There's a lot to admire about influencers, especially those who promote good ideas. (paragraph 5)

What is the author's purpose in the selection?

To argue that the influencer world has problems beneath the surface

What are two purposes of the section called "#Worldofinfluencers"?

To explain why influencers have power To describe what influencers do

Why does the author use headings throughout the selection?

To highlight the main ideas in each section

Choose the correct correlative conjunction to replace the underlined word in the sentence below. Influencers whether blog and vlog to get attention from the Internet community.

both

Read the dictionary entry. validation \văl´ĭ-dā´-shǝn\ n 1. the act of establishing the soundness, accuracy, or legitimacy of 2. the declaration or legal validation of something 3. an indication of official sanction 4. verification of the existence of something Which definition best matches the meaning of validation as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 7? It's a system based on social approval, likes and dislikes, validation in views, success in followers . . . it's perfectly orchestrated judgment.

definition 1; the act of establishing the soundness, accuracy, or legitimacy