Social Media Terms and Features

1. What does "tagging" someone on social media mean?

💡 Tagging mentions a user by their handle (e.g., @username), linking to their profile and notifying them of your post.

2. What is a "feed" on social media?

💡 The feed (or timeline) is the main page of a social media app displaying a stream of posts from accounts you follow.

3. What does "sharing" a post mean?

💡 Sharing distributes someone else's post to your own followers or profile, amplifying the original content's reach.

4. What does "unfollowing" someone mean?

💡 Unfollowing removes an account from your following list so their posts no longer appear in your feed.

5. What is "engagement" on social media?

💡 Engagement measures how people interact with content through likes, comments, shares, saves, and clicks — a key metric for success.

6. What is an "avatar" on social media?

💡 An avatar is the image representing a user on social media, typically their profile photo or a cartoon/illustrated version of themselves.

7. What is a "retweet" on Twitter?

💡 Retweeting shares another user's tweet with all your followers, spreading the content to a wider audience.

8. What is "content" in the context of social media?

💡 Content is anything created and shared on social media — text posts, photos, videos, stories, reels, or articles.

9. What is a "meme"?

💡 A meme is a piece of humorous content (usually an image with text) that spreads rapidly through social media due to its relatability.

10. What is an "influencer"?

A. A social media company employee
B. A paid advertiser only
C. A hacker
D. A person with a large following who influences the opinions and purchases of their audience ✓

💡 An influencer has a large, engaged following and uses their platform to promote products, ideas, or lifestyles, often through paid partnerships.

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