COMPREHENSION 1
The author chose the title of this selection to highlight the idea that —
A not everyone agrees that fake videos are funny
B the videos shared online might include fake content
C videos are more easily faked than photographs
D companies are faking videos to attract new customers
WHAT IS-
B. the videos shared online might include fake content
Read the dictionary entry below. analysis \ә-΄năl-ĭ-sĭs\ n
1. the study of separate parts and their interrelationships in making up a whole
2. the separation of parts into their chemical elements
3. the spoken or written presentation of a study
4. the mathematical processes involving a series of deductions in order to prove something
Which definition most closely matches the way the word analysis is used in paragraph 12?
F Definition 1
G Definition 2
H Definition 3
J Definition 4
WHAT IS-
F Definition 1
8 Read the sentence from paragraph 21.
We are drawn to amazing feats and want to believe that they’re real.
What is another way to write this sentence?
F. We are drawn to amazing feats; and want to believe that they’re real.
G. We are drawn to amazing feats. And want to believe that they’re real.
H. We are drawn to amazing feats and, want to believe that they’re real.
J. We are drawn to amazing feats; we want to believe that they’re real.
WHAT IS-
J. We are drawn to amazing feats; we want to believe that they’re real.
The word animation comes from the Latin word animatus, meaning “give breath to.” This information helps the reader to understand that animation in paragraph 17 is referring to —
F. a movie that includes a mix of real people and drawn characters
G. a video that shows people taking risks for the thrill of the audience
H. a cartoon version of people and animals that appear lifelike
J. a hand-drawn or digital image that has been edited to appear alive and in motion
WHAT IS-
J. a hand-drawn or digital image that has been edited to appear alive and in motion
Which statement most closely matches the author’s position in this selection?
F You can’t always believe what you see.
G Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
H Two wrongs don’t make a right.
J Honesty is the best policy
WHAT IS-
F. You can’t always believe what you see.
SOMETHING FAKE OR NOT GENUINE.
WHAT IS-
BOGUS.
The author wrote this selection most likely to —
A. inform readers that all videos have been edited
B. explain how to spot fake videos on the internet
C. teach readers how to make their videos go viral
D. give tips about using videos as advertisements
WHAT IS-
B. explain how to spot fake videos on the internet
SOMETHING THAT IS MEANT TO TRICK OR FOOL SOMEONE.
WHAT IS-
HOAX.
In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle video was a fake. Label the steps in the order in which they happen in the selection. The first step will be labeled 1, and the last will be labeled 4.
1. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff
2. Deciding the math doesn’t add up
3. Asking if the event is physically possible
4. Determining the weight of the child
WHAT IS-
2, 4, 1, 3.
SOMETHING THAT IS CAREFULLY PLANNED AND CONSTRUCTED WITH GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
WHAT IS-
ELABORATE
Which of these ideas is reinforced throughout the selection?
F. Fake videos usually take a long time to plan, create, edit, and share online.
G. Most viral videos are fakes because they show people doing risky things.
H. With some thoughtful research, it is usually possible to tell whether or not a video is real.
J. Viewers are upset by fake videos because they can’t trust information online.
WHAT IS-
H. With some thoughtful research, it is usually possible to tell whether or not a video is real.
VIDEOS MADE WITH THE INTENT TO TRICK OR FOOL VIEWERS.
WHAT IS-
VIDEO CONARTISTRY
Which TWO conclusions can be drawn from the information in the “Fake Shake” section?
A. The middle sections of most videos are heavily edited.
B. Fake camera shake fools many people.
C. The pattern of camera jumpiness differs in each take.
D Most people use camera phones to film viral videos.
E. No setting or clothing details change in a real video.
WHAT IS-
B, E.
WHAT IS-
OBSESS.
What conclusions can you draw about how the author views the Loch Ness monster and Bigfoot based on where that subject is placed in the text? Use specific details from the text to support your answer.
WHAT IS-
The author includes a quick discussion of the Loch Ness monster and Bigfoot in a section titled “Ye Olde- Fakeroo.” In addition, these topics are discussed after other examples of fake photography. This leads to the conclusion that the author thinks the Loch Ness monster and Bigfoot are not real.
A DECEPTIVE PLAN.
WHAT IS-
RUSE.
Read this quote from paragraph 15.
Allain explains, “To make editing easier and the video more realistic, some people use a tripod for their camera to record the video. They then add fake shake to make it look like the camera was handheld.”
How could this excerpt be correctly rewritten using a semicolon?
A. Allain explains; “To make editing easier and the video more realistic, some people use a tripod for their camera to record the video. They then add fake shake to make it look like the camera was handheld.”
B. Allain explains, “To make editing easier and the video more realistic; some people use a tripod for their camera to record the video. They then add fake shake to make it look like the camera was handheld.”
C. Allain explains, “To make editing easier and the video more realistic, some people use a tripod for their camera to record the video; they then add fake shake to make it look like the camera was handheld.”
D. Allain explains, “To make editing easier; and the video more realistic, some people use a tripod for their camera to record the video. They then add fake shake to make it look like the camera was handheld.”
WHAT IS-
C. Allain explains, “To make editing easier and the video more realistic, some people use a tripod for their camera to record the video; they then add fake shake to make it look like the camera was handheld.”
TO INCREASE SPEED.
WHAT IS-
ACCELERATE.
Why did the author include the “Faux Flight” section at the end of the selection? Use specific examples to support your answer.
WHAT IS-
The story in “Faux Flight” is an example of a video that was done so well that it was difficult to tell if it was real or fake. The scientific analysis used on the other video examples didn’t work with this one. The author included it at the end to show that sometimes research rather than science helps uncover the truth about videos.
TO MAKE SURE THAT THINGS ARE FILMED AT DIFFERENT TIME OR OUT OF SEQUENCE.
WHAT IS-
CONTINUITY.