Understanding Body Shapes and Symmetry

Which of the following best describes the difference between a "long" and a "short" body shape?

• Long shapes are always vertical, while short shapes are always horizontal.

• Long shapes are taller than they are wide, while short shapes are wider than they are tall.

• Long shapes require more effort to maintain, while short shapes are easier to hold.

• Long shapes are associated with happiness, while short shapes are associated with sadness.

Which of the following body shapes requires the most control and coordination?

• Long

• Short

• Twisted

• Stretched

Imagine a new body shape called "Swaying." How would you describe it to someone else?

• "It's like a tree moving gently in the wind."

• "It's like a robot with stiff joints."

• "It's like falling down slowly."

• "It's like trying to reach something very high."

How could you use the "narrow" body shape to act out a scared animal?

• By standing tall and proud.

• By making yourself as small as possible.

• By swinging your arms wildly.

• By jumping up and down.

How is a "straight" body shape different from a "twisted" body shape?

• Straight shapes are always vertical, while twisted shapes are always horizontal.

• Straight shapes have no curves, while twisted shapes have many curves.

• Straight shapes are easier to hold, while twisted shapes are more challenging.

• Straight shapes are associated with happiness, while twisted shapes are associated with anger.

Which emotions can you best express with a "curled" body shape?

• Happiness and excitement

• Sadness and disappointment

• Anger and frustration

• Surprise and fear

How does holding a "wide" body shape affect your breathing?

• It makes your breathing faster.

• It makes your breathing slower.

• It makes your breathing deeper.

• It has no effect on your breathing.

Design a simple dance using only the "long" and "short" body shapes.

• A fast, energetic dance.

• A slow, graceful dance.

• A funny, silly dance.

• A dance that tells a story.

How could you use body shapes to play a game of charades to act out the word "tree"?

• By making yourself as small as possible.

• By standing very tall and reaching upwards.

• By twisting your body back and forth.

• By jumping up and down.

How are the shapes of the letters "L" and "I" similar when made with your body?

• They both require you to stand straight.

• They both involve bending your body.

• They both require you to touch the ground.

• They both involve twisting your body.