The Night Before Christmas Quiz
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Which skill is similar to lipreading?

  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Reading (correct)
  • Listening

    • What is the essence of lipreading?

  • Speaking clearly
  • Filling in the blanks (correct)
  • Writing down notes
  • Listening attentively

    • What do strangers often ask when they meet the author?

  • Can you write notes?
  • Can you read my lips? (correct)
  • Can you hear me?
  • Can you speak clearly?

    • What is the inherent illogicality of the question 'Can you read my lips?'

    <p>The question assumes the author can hear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the unspoken questions that strangers have when they ask 'Can you read my lips?'

    <p>What if you can't?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the author, what is the common assumption people make when they find out the author can lipread?

    <p>That the author can understand everything they say</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author say about the ability to hear and understand language?

    <p>It is something that cannot be explained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's response to the question 'How did you learn to lipread'?

    <p>The author does not have a satisfactory answer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's view on the ability to hear perfectly?

    <p>The author believes that either you can hear and understand everything or you cannot hear at all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy does the author use to explain their inability to explain how they learned to lipread?

    <p>Learning to walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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