Overcoming Failure and Perseverance

Overcoming Failure and Perseverance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Life Skills, Professional Development, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Liam Anderson

Used 2+ times

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The video emphasizes the inevitability of failure and the importance of persistence. It shares personal anecdotes and historical examples, like Thomas Edison's numerous failed experiments before inventing the light bulb, to illustrate that perseverance can lead to success. The speaker encourages viewers to embrace failure as a learning opportunity and to continue striving towards their goals.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say is inevitable in life?

Wealth

Failure

Fame

Success

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's GPA during one semester?

2.0

1.8

3.0

2.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the university suggest to the speaker?

Take some time off

Change his major

Transfer to another school

Join a study group

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the old saying mentioned by the speaker?

Every cloud has a silver lining

Time heals all wounds

Practice makes perfect

Hang around the barber shop long enough, you'll get a haircut

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the speaker catch a break after continuous effort?

In a book

In a TV show

On Broadway

In a movie

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many failed experiments did Thomas Edison conduct before succeeding?

500

1000

1500

2000

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's final piece of advice?

Never give up

Always play it safe

Avoid risks

Hold back your efforts