Question

What does the word/phrase craving attention in paragraph one indicate about the author’s point of view about the article?

Paragraph 1
In our digital age, the selfie is the best way to express oneself, empower oneself, and even
surround oneself with friends. Everyone everywhere owns and uses a smartphone, and, with at
least a million different social media platforms available, you'd have to live in a cave not to take
part in and appreciate this form of communication. Sure, there are critics who say that selfies are
taken only by narcissists craving attention, but those critics really do live in caves and they
certainly have no friends.

Answer 1

The word/phrase "craving attention" in paragraph one indicates that the author believes that some critics have a negative viewpoint of selfies, stating that they are taken only by narcissists who crave attention. The author's point of view is that this opinion is not valid, and that these critics are out of touch with reality. The author implies that taking selfies and participating in social media is a normal and common activity, and that most people understand and appreciate it as a form of communication.