Words Are a Nuisance Quiz
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How does the speaker describe the presence of words in their life?

The speaker describes words as constantly growing around them like leaves, never ceasing their growth from within.

What warning does the speaker give about words?

The speaker warns that words can be a nuisance, creating obstacles, inciting paralysis, inflicting burns, or causing harm to relationships.

How does the speaker's relationship with words evolve over time?

Despite initially describing words as a nuisance, the speaker acknowledges that words continue to grow within them and never cease their coming from a deep, internal silence.

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the potential harm caused by words?

<p>The speaker likens words to a knife that is willing to cut even a best friend's throat, emphasizing their destructive potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker's perception of words change throughout the passage?

<p>The speaker's perception of words begins with distrust and wariness, but ultimately, they acknowledge the unceasing presence and growth of words within them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker metaphorically describe the growth of words in their life?

<p>The speaker metaphorically describes the growth of words in their life as leaves on a tree, continuously growing from within.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker perceive the relationship between words and one's best friend's throat?

<p>The speaker describes words as a knife willing to cut their best friend's throat, implying that they can cause harm to relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker ultimately say about the nature of words, despite their concerns?

<p>Despite their concerns, the speaker acknowledges that words are a nuisance but continue to grow on them like leaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker characterize words in relation to movement and progress?

<p>The speaker characterizes words as a chasm where running feet must pause and as a sea where paralyzing waves, both of which can halt movement and progress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does the speaker draw between words and a blast of burning air?

<p>The speaker draws an analogy between words and a blast of burning air, suggesting that they can harm like a sudden and intense burst of heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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