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What trait does the speaker attribute to their sister?
What trait does the speaker attribute to their sister?
How is the father described in the context of dealing with his illness?
How is the father described in the context of dealing with his illness?
Which of the following traits is NOT associated with the speaker's dog?
Which of the following traits is NOT associated with the speaker's dog?
Which friend is characterized by their vibrant qualities and professional success?
Which friend is characterized by their vibrant qualities and professional success?
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How does the speaker define love in the context of its complexity?
How does the speaker define love in the context of its complexity?
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My sister is described as a ______, unique, interesting, and colorful.
My sister is described as a ______, unique, interesting, and colorful.
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Someone brings joy and is perfectly ripe, like a ______.
Someone brings joy and is perfectly ripe, like a ______.
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Consummate love is described as ______, difficult to put into words.
Consummate love is described as ______, difficult to put into words.
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She looks at me like I'm the ______ of the world.
She looks at me like I'm the ______ of the world.
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My dad is an a**hole but he has ______ lung cancer.
My dad is an a**hole but he has ______ lung cancer.
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Study Notes
Sister
- Sister is described as a hummingbird for her quick, interesting, and unique nature.
- Sister also enjoys flowers and has a vibrant personality like a hummingbird.
- Speaker compares sister to a peach because of her sweetness and good presence in their life.
Father
- Father is described as a prankster and a sweet, funny guy.
- Father is dealing with Stage 4 lung cancer but is still considered a great person.
Friend
- Friend Brooke makes the speaker feel warm and cared for by her gestures.
- Parents are described as caring, supportive, and always checking on the speaker.
- Friend Marina is a good dancer and singer in addition to being a good legal professional.
- Lizzie is a vegetarian or vegan friend who lives in Paris.
- Evelyn is a friend who is funny, loves the speaker, and has bright personality.
Ex-Wife
- Ex-wife is described as beautiful, with a good attitude, and she appreciated the speaker's jokes.
Dog
- The speaker feels unconditional love from their dog.
- The speaker describes their dog as the light of their life.
Husband
- Husband is an accidental Buddhist who is happy and lives in the moment.
- Husband reads to the speaker so they can fall asleep, makes them laugh when they are sick, and supports them.
Friend
- Friend is trying to help the speaker find joy in life.
- Friend is described as an amazing person.
Dad
- Dad is the most liberal conservative the speaker knows.
Mom
- Mom is described as a superhero for her strength and bravery during a health challenge.
- Mom has a beautiful singing voice.
Best Friend
- Speaker and best friend have been close since first grade.
- Best friend has a beautiful singing voice that deserves recognition.
Love
- Love is described as a triangle with three sides: passion, intimacy, and commitment.
- It is difficult to describe love when all three sides are present because it is a complex emotion.
Sister
- Described as a hummingbird due to her quick, interesting, and unique nature.
- Enjoys flowers and has a vibrant personality.
- Compared to a peach because of her sweetness and good presence in the speaker's life.
Father
- Described as a prankster and a sweet, funny guy.
- Dealing with Stage 4 lung cancer but is still considered a great person.
Friends
- Brooke makes the speaker feel warm and cared for by her gestures.
- Parents are described as caring, supportive, and always checking on the speaker.
- Marina is a good dancer and singer, as well as a good legal professional.
- Lizzie is a vegetarian or vegan friend who lives in Paris.
- Evelyn is funny, loves the speaker, and has a bright personality.
Ex-Wife
- Described as beautiful and with a good attitude.
- Appreciated the speaker's jokes.
Dog
- The speaker feels unconditional love from their dog.
- The speaker describes their dog as the light of their life.
Husband
- An accidental Buddhist who is happy and lives in the moment.
- Reads to the speaker so they can fall asleep, makes them laugh when they are sick, and supports them.
Friend
- Trying to help the speaker find joy in life.
- Described as an amazing person.
Dad
- Described as the most liberal conservative the speaker knows.
Mom
- Described as a superhero for her strength and bravery during a health challenge.
- Has a beautiful singing voice.
Best Friend
- Speaker and best friend have been close since first grade.
- Best friend has a beautiful singing voice that deserves recognition.
Love
- Described as a triangle with three sides: passion, intimacy, and commitment.
- Difficult to describe when all three sides are present because it is a complex emotion.
Describing Loved Ones
- A sister can be compared to a hummingbird for her unique and colorful personality.
- Someone who brings joy and is perfectly balanced can be described as a peach.
- The phrase "But it's like the fun kind" can be used to describe someone who is playfully mischievous, even if they might be perceived as an "a**hole".
Describing Relationships
- "She always looks at me like I'm the top of the world" expresses unconditional love and admiration.
- The phrase "She has a million questions and expects me to have the answers" describes someone who is inquisitive and pushes others to think deeper.
- Being an "Accidental Buddhist" describes someone who is happy and present, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Describing Different Types of Love
- The three sides of the love triangle are passion, intimacy, and commitment.
- Consummate love is a complex emotion, difficult to describe using standard vocabulary.
Additional Notes
- The phrase "My dad is an a**hole but he has stage 4 lung cancer" highlights the contrast between perception and reality, suggesting a loving nature despite seemingly unpleasant behaviour.
- "My goal is to get her on the stage down here at Balboa Park and have her sing something" expresses a desire to showcase someone's unique talent publicly, indicating deep love and admiration.
- "It's like an emotion" describes consummate love as an abstract feeling, difficult to put into words.
- "I don't do anything with words" indicates a reluctance or inability to express feelings verbally, possibly due to a focus on other areas of life.
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Explore the vibrant portrayals of various characters, including family members and friends, in personal narratives. This quiz delves into the unique traits and relationships that define each character, from the sweetness of a sister to the warmth of friends and the humor of a father.
