Noah's short film
Goffmann’ Theory – Frontstage and Backstage
SoMe and Influencers
Grammar
100

What is the main theme of Noah’s short film?

The impact of social media on relationships.

100

What does “frontstage” behavior mean?

How people act in public or when they know others are watching.

100

What does “SoMe” stand for?

Social Media.

100

What’s the past tense of “go”?

Went.

200

What platform does Noah mostly use to communicate?

Facebook.

200

What is “backstage” behavior?

How people behave when they are alone or feel safe to be themselves.

200

What is a social media influencer?

A person who affects others' opinions or purchases through their online presence.

200

Is this sentence correct: “He don’t like coffee”? Fix it.

No. Correct version: “He doesn’t like coffee.”

300

What symbolic action does Noah perform at the end of the film?

He deletes his Facebook account.

300

Which sociologist developed the theory of frontstage and backstage?

Erving Goffman (but Giddens builds on it in modern contexts).

300

What platform is most associated with influencer marketing?

Instagram.

300

What’s the difference between “their,” “there,” and “they’re”?

“Their” = possession, “there” = place, “they’re” = they are.

400

How does Noah’s girlfriend react when she sees his messages?

She breaks up with him.

400

How does Giddens link this theory to social media?

Social media blurs the line between frontstage and backstage behavior.

400

Why do companies use influencers to market products?

Influencers have trusted relationships with followers and can reach niche audiences.

400

What tense is this: “She had been sleeping for hours”?

Past perfect continuous.

500

What is the deeper message about digital identity in Noah’s film?

It shows how social media creates a false version of ourselves and damages real human connections.

500

Why is the backstage becoming harder to protect in the digital age?

Because constant online presence makes privacy difficult, and people perform even when “alone.”

500

What is the risk of following influencers uncritically?

Influencers may promote unrealistic lifestyles or biased products for money.

500

Correct this sentence and explain the mistake: “I enjoy to play football.”

Correct: “I enjoy playing football.” Explanation: After “enjoy” we use the gerund (-ing form).

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