Therapeutic Activities and Mental Exercises

Therapeutic Activities and Mental Exercises

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Arts, Philosophy, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the speaker's methods of coping with solitude and stress. Knife sharpening is described as a therapeutic and meditative activity, allowing for intense focus and a zen-like state. Additionally, the speaker finds strength in reciting memorized poetry and scripture, drawing on these texts during challenging times. The video concludes with a reflection on the feelings of fear and solitude experienced while alone in the woods.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity does the speaker find therapeutic during rainy days?

Painting

Listening to music

Reading books

Sharpening a knife

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the state they enter while sharpening a knife?

A meditative state

A state of confusion

A state of boredom

A state of excitement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy does the speaker use to describe the process of knife sharpening?

A game

A puzzle

A machine

A dance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What other activity does the speaker engage in besides knife sharpening?

Drawing

Reciting poetry and scripture

Cooking

Gardening

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker recite memorized poetry and scripture?

To practice public speaking

To find strength during difficult times

To improve memory

To entertain others

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion does the speaker express while reciting poetry in the woods?

Indifference

Anger

Fear

Joy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker hear that causes their stomach to be in knots?

A bird singing

A mysterious noise

A river flowing

A tree falling

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary device is used in the phrase 'silk and sad uncertain rustling'?

Metaphor

Alliteration

Personification

Simile