Understanding the Concept of Emptiness

Understanding the Concept of Emptiness

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Philosophy, Arts

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The speaker describes the physical and philosophical aspects of digging a hole, equating it to creating emptiness. The paradox of making something by removing material is explored, and the speaker humorously suggests this as a memoir title about their love life.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the speaker work on digging the hole?

120 minutes

90 minutes

60 minutes

30 minutes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the paradox mentioned by the speaker about creating a hole?

The less you dig, the less you have.

The more you dig, the more you have.

The less you dig, the more you have.

The more you dig, the less you have.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker compare the hole to?

A river

Emptiness

A mountain

A building

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker plan to name their memoir?

The Art of Digging

My Life in a Hole

Making Emptiness

The Love of Nothing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker relate the concept of emptiness to their personal life?

As a reflection on their friendships

As a description of their hobbies

As a metaphor for their career

As a title for their memoir about love