The Camera Does Lie Questions
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- Q1
The author chose the title of this selection to highlight the idea that
everyone agrees that fake videos are funny
companies are faking videos to attract new customers
videos are more easily faked than photographs
videos shared online might include fake content
60s - Q2
Which statement best states the author’s message in this selection?
You can’t always believe what you see.
Two wrongs don’t make a right.
Honesty is the best policy.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
60s - Q3
Read the dictionary entry below. analysis \ә-năl΄ĭ-sĭs\ n 1. the mathematical processes involving a series of deductions in order to prove something 2. the separation of parts into their chemical elements 3. the spoken or written presentation of a study 4. method of psychological therapy Which definition most closely matches the way the word analysis is used in paragraph 12?
Definition 3
Definition 2
Definition 4
Definition 1
120s - Q4
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 —
a movie that includes a mix of real people and drawn characters
a cartoon version of people and animals that appear lifelike
a digital image that has been edited to appear alive
a video that shows people taking risks for the thrill of the audience
60s - Q5
Which conclusions can be drawn from the information in the “Fake Shake” section?
Fake camera shake fools people.
The pattern of camera jumpiness differs in each take.
The middle sections of most videos are heavily edited.
Most people use camera phones to film viral videos.
60s - Q6
Read the sentence below. Which change, if any, should be made to show the correct subject-verb agreement? Either Bigfoot or UFOs appears as the subject of many fake photos.
No change should be made.
Change appears to appear.
Change Bigfoot to Bigfoots.
Change subject to subjects.
60s - Q7
The author wrote this selection most likely to
explain how to spot fake videos on the internet
inform readers that all videos have been edited
give tips about using fake videos as advertisements
teach readers how to make all videos go viral
60s - Q8
Which of these ideas is reinforced throughout the selection?
Most viral videos are fakes because they show people doing risky things.
It is usually possible to tell whether a video is fake.
Fake videos usually take a long time to create.
Viewers are upset by fake videos because the information is false.
60s - Q9
According to the text, how do people respond when they see a fake or altered video or photo?
Many people are interested in trying to debunk a fake video or photo.
Many people enjoy the fake videos and photos they see online.
Many people think fake videos and photos are sketchy.
Many people want to be part of the next viral fake video or photo.
60s - Q10
What is the author’s purpose for writing in second person for the opening paragraph?
The author is persuading the reader to investigate why fake videos are interesting.
The author is engaging the reader by having a conversation about fake videos with them.
The author is entertaining the reader by describing the various types of fake videos.
The author is informing the reader about how dangerous fake videos can be.
60s - Q11
What is the central idea of the section Ye Olde Fakeroo?
It is very common for people to photoshop deceased members of their family into photographs.
The most famous fake photograph ever is of Nessie the Loch Ness monster.
Inserting UFOs into photos became popular after World War II.
Altering and falsifying photographs has been around for a long time.
60s - Q12
What evidence below supports the idea that many people are easily fooled by high-quality fake videos and photographs?
In the 19th century, “spirit photography” captured the public's imagination
There’s a whole world of video conartistry out there, and the internet loves it.
As technology improves and fakers become more determined (with bigger budgets), it gets harder to weed out the hoaxes.
With millions of hits, the really good videos -like this one - go viral, spreading like wildfire and keeping the whole world guessing
60s - Q13
Select a piece of evidence to support how people respond to fake videos/photos.
With millions of hits, the really good videos, like this one, go viral, spreading like wildfire and keeping the whole world guessing.
As technology improves and fakers become more determined, it gets harder to weed out the hoaxes.
With a willing audience, and social media making it easier all the time to reach us, there’s no reason to think fakers will quit anytime soon.
People love to be entertained and fooled. We are drawn to amazing feats and want to believe that they are real.
60s - Q14
See eagles snatching children! Witness men flying with homemade bird wings! Cheer for pigs saving goats! Whoa. If you think those last three sound sketchy, you should. There’s a whole world of video conartistry out there, and the internet loves it. Besides the ordinary pranksters and video artists, there are even corporations getting in the act, faking videos to sell products.
What does conartistry mean?
Conartistry is the term used for a person who practices creating art for people to enjoy.
Conartistry is the term used for when companies rip-off customers.
Conartistry is the term used when people create crazy scenes to make people laugh.
Conartistry is the terms used for someone who tries to deceive people into believing something that isn’t real.
60s