Vocabulary
What is scurry?
This word means to hurry along with light footsteps.
What major medical procedure did Alice receive after her accident?
a brain transplant
Who is the trickster character in the folktale?
Goha
What are influencers?
people who influence followers through posts and brand deals.
What does CUPS stand for in editing?
Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling
What is collaborate?
This word means to work together with others.
Why does Alice avoid mirrors and wear sunglasses everywhere?
because seeing her new face is disquieting/confusing
What leads Goha and his wife to argue in the story?
The number of calf legs (two or one)
These social media users have smaller, highly engaged followings and are seen as more relatable and trustworthy than big celebrities.
Micro-influencers
What is the purpose of a hook in an essay?
To grab the reader’s attention
What is grimace?
A twisting of the face that shows disgust or distaste.
What does Jenny sometimes feel about Alice after the transplant?
That her sister is “dead” / not the same anymore
What common trait do trickster characters usually have?
cleverness or the ability to fool others
What does the article say influencers sometimes hide behind their polished posts?
Their content is planned, edited, and often sponsored.
What does a thesis tell the reader?
your main claim or what the essay is about
What is relevant?
This word means something meaningful or connected to the topic.
Which literary technique does the story use to show what happened in the hospital?
A flashback
How does humor appear in the story?
exaggeration in the argument
Why do some influencers experience burnout?
Pressure to stay relevant, perfect, and constantly online, and hate comments.
What is the purpose of body paragraphs?
These paragraphs use evidence to support your claim so your writing isn’t just your opinion.
What is adaptable?
This word means something that can change or adjust to new conditions.
At the end of the story, Alice writes ACS in the cement. Why is this moment important?
It shows she’s claiming her identity / accepting who she is
How does the author use humor in the argument between Goha and his wife to make the folktale entertaining?
By showing Goha and his wife seriously arguing over something silly, making the exaggeration funny to the reader
What is the author’s main purpose in writing this article?
To inform readers about how influencer culture isn’t always real.
What is the job of the conclusion paragraph?
To restate the thesis and wrap up the essay.