TED: If I should have a daughter ... | Sarah Kay

The transcript is a spoken word performance and talk that explores life lessons, personal truths, and the journey into spoken word poetry. It highlights the power of poetry to connect, inspire, and educate, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's unique voice and experiences. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and insights, encouraging others to rediscover wonder and engage with the world around them.

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the inevitability of life's challenges?

• A glass bottom boat

• A burning house

• A solar system

• A stormy sea

What realization did the speaker have after her first spoken word performance?

• She felt a strong connection with the audience

• She wanted to quit poetry

• She wanted to become a professional poet

• She decided to write a book

What was the initial purpose of Project Voice?

• To publish poetry books

• To create a poetry club

• To organize poetry competitions

• To encourage friends to try spoken word

According to the speaker, what is essential for creating unique poetry?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Infusing personal experiences

• Writing about universal themes

• Following traditional poetry rules

What does the speaker suggest is the greatest gift when meeting someone?

• Sharing a future

• Sharing a present moment

• Sharing a past experience

• Sharing a laugh