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assignment in progress for 2025 p.7. s. 107. dev la 1 esol courseno. 100238 11, 12, 13, 14:7
due december 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm
reality check: life behind insta-glam image of
influencers
online they feature in glossy posts as the epitome of cool. but that is often worlds apart from how they live
their lives.
suzanne bearne • 2019
as consumers of social media, we dont always know the amount of work that goes into
belong an \influencer.\ in this text, suzanne bearne reveals how the world of social
media influencing isnt as glamorous as it may seem.
as you read, take notes on the challenges that social media influencers face.
1 standing amid the reeds and staring pensively
into the distance, jordan bunker looks every
part the moody model, dressed head to toe in
black - in a direct contrast with the setting.
another image from his portfolio shows him
in industrial environs, sporting a minimalist
brown trench coat as he looks directly at the
camera.
however, the reality for the 24-year-old is far
from the glamour associated with the fashion
world. in his pyjamas in bed - hes fighting a cold - at the home he shares with his
parents in leicester, bunker says his set-up is worlds apart from the penslve street-
style glossy shots of him kitted out in designers paul smith, grenson and joseph on his
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assessment questions
1 2 3 4

1. what does the phrase \smoke and mirrors\ mean as it is

used in paragraph 13?
a. content that is intended to disguise the truth
b. content that is intended to intrigue the audience
c. content that is intended to build trust and engage
d. content that is intended to be transparent and
authentic
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Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "smoke and mirrors" in the context of the article (about influencers' glamorous online images vs. real life), we analyze the options. The phrase "smoke and mirrors" typically refers to creating a misleading appearance. Option A says "content that is intended to disguise the truth", which matches the idea of influencers' posts hiding the less - glamorous reality. Option B focuses on intriguing the audience, which is not related to hiding truth. Option C is about building trust, which is opposite to the deceptive nature of "smoke and mirrors". Option D is about transparency, which also contradicts the concept. So the correct answer is A.

Answer:

A. content that is intended to disguise the truth