Question

Write a paragraph that expresses an opinion about a self-portrait in the selection or describes your own experience with selfies. Include sentences that use an introductory word, phrase, or dependent clause set off with a comma. When you are finished, share your work with a partner and compare your use of commas.

Answer 1

In my opinion, selfies are a way of finding beauty in one’s self. Before phones and mirrors, people used to look at their reflections in water, it is human nature to want to feel attractive. When you are attractive you will find a mate. This has turned in to a modern day way of finding a mate.

Answer 2

In my opinion, Frida Kahlo's self-portrait "The Broken Column" is a powerful and emotional work of art. Through her use of symbolism and surrealism, Kahlo conveys her physical and emotional pain in a way that is both haunting and beautiful. The shattered column that runs through the center of the painting represents the fragility of the human body, while the nails that pierce Kahlo's flesh symbolize the emotional pain that she experienced throughout her life. The tears on her face and the bleak background add to the sense of despair and isolation that permeates the painting. Overall, I find this self-portrait to be a poignant reflection of Kahlo's struggles and resilience.

~~Harsha~~