TED-Ed: Tim Seibles: "First Kiss"

The transcript poetically describes a kiss using vivid metaphors and celestial imagery. It explores the emotional and transformative impact of the kiss, likening it to a profound and transcendental experience. The narrative delves into themes of commitment, freedom, and the boundless nature of such an intimate connection.

What metaphor is used to describe the initial impact of the kiss?

• A raging fire

• A gentle breeze

• A winter storm

• A summer snow

How does the narrator describe the transformation caused by the kiss?

• Like a tree growing

• Like a planet orbiting

• Like a bird taking flight

• Like a river flowing

What celestial body is the narrator's tongue compared to?

• The sun

• Saturn's 7th moon

• A shooting star

• The Milky Way

In the final section, what is the kiss compared to in terms of freedom?

• A narrow path

• A locked door

• A closed window

• A free store

What imagery is used to describe the boundless nature of the kiss?

• An ocean with no waves

• A desert with no sand

• A forest with no trees

• A city with no walls