Expository Definitions
What is author's purpose?
The authors reason for writing something.
What is the main idea of "Not Everything it Seems?"
That consumers should use caution when using social media
"In a short span of time influencers have become a worldwide phenomenon."
What is the meaning of the word phenomenon as it is used in the sentence?
What is the main idea of the section #worldofinfluencers?
Social media micro-influencers build connections with teens because they seem real and relatable.
Why do micro-influencers have so much power?
Micro-influencers have so much power because they are relatable and relevant to people.
What does it mean to cite evidence?
To provide specific information from the text to support your answer.
How does the author structure paragraph 6?
Compare and contrast, the author compares the hidden underlying motives of influencers to the what the consumer sees.
Relevant social media content may include photos, videos, and stories that people will find useful.
What does relevant mean as it is used in the sentence?
Relevant means that what the influencer does matters to the viewer
What is the main idea of the section Blurred Lines?
Social media influencing is a billion-dollar business that blends paid advertisements into casual, everyday content.
What does the phrase "pull back the curtain" mean?
That the truth will be revealed.
What is the author's perspective?
The author's viewpoint on a topic.
What is the author's perspective based on the following sentence from the text?
"In the end, be aware of the reality behind the glamour"
the author advises and encourages readers to remain cautious and mindful consumers of digital content.
If the prefix col means "with, together, or jointly" and the root word laborare means "to labor" or "to work"
what does Collaborate mean?
To work together
What is the main idea of the section Still Killing it?
The life of the influencer can be stressful and exhausting.
What does the following quote mean?
"I wanted to reap the benefits without feeling like my life would become a video game of winning people over and seeking attention." -Tavi Gevinson
The influencer is experiencing burnout and did understand what the reality of being an influencer was like.
What is text structure and what are some of the most common text structures in expository writing?
Text structure is the way an author structures a text. In expository writing some of the most common text structures are: cause and effect, compare and contrast, chronological and descriptive.
What is the author's purpose for writing "Not Everything it Seems?"
The author is warning consumers to be skeptical when using social media and gives advice on how to navigate social media responsibly.
If the word skepticism comes from the greek word skeptesthai, meaning "to look at," "to reflect," or "to view".
What does skepticism mean?
to look at something with a questioning attitude.
What is the main idea of the section Navigating the Influencer World?
How do influencers and advertisers collaborate?
Advertisers could give influencers free products to talk about or use in their videos to promote their products in their posts.
What is the main idea of a text? (Could also be called central idea.)
The biggest point the author is trying to make. The entire text will be about it.
Why would an author use headings in their writing?
To highlight the main ideas of each section.
"It's perfectly contrived images and edited clips ranked against each other."
What is the meaning of the word contrived?
staged, fake, not real
What is the main idea of "Not Everything it Seems?"
That viewers should be skeptical when using social media and can enjoy social media if they follow simple guidelines.
How do the lines of reality blur for the world of the influencer?
answers will vary