1. PART A: Which of the following best describes the central idea of the article? A. Individuals are more likely to explicitly share their true interests and personality on social media because online identities are anonymous. B. Online identities allow people to shape how others see them and express themselves in a way they are unable or unwilling to in real life. C. Individuals use online personas to positively and safely express their identities without people judging how they really look, speak, and behave. D. Online identities are deceptive representations of people who are unhappy with

The question is asking for the central idea of an article. The central idea is the main point or theme that the author is trying to convey. It is the most important concept that the author wants the reader to understand and remember. In this the options provided are all about online identities and how they are portrayed. Option B, "Online identities allow people to shape how others see them and express themselves in a way they are unable or unwilling to in real life," seems to best capture the central idea as it encompasses the concept of online identities and their purpose. The other options focus on specific aspects of online identities, such as anonymity, deception, and judgment, but they do a comprehensive overview of the central idea.