Understanding Language and Communication

The transcript is an excerpt from 'Out of My Mind' by Sharon M. Draper, dedicated to Wendy Michelle Draper. It explores the narrator's deep connection with words, describing how they have always surrounded her, shaping her thoughts and memories. Despite never having spoken a word, the narrator has a rich internal world of language, influenced by her parents' constant communication. The narrative highlights the power of words and the silent understanding that can exist even without verbal expression.

Who is the book 'Out of My Mind' dedicated to?

• The author's teacher

• The author's friend

• The author's daughter

• The author's mother

How does the narrator describe the words around her?

• As a storm

• As a burden

• As a mystery

• As snowflakes

Which of the following words is NOT mentioned by the narrator?

• Hippopotamus

• Pineapple

• Mayonnaise

• Cathedral

What does the narrator compare words to in her childhood?

• Bright colors

• Sweet liquid gifts

• Bitter medicine

• Heavy weights

What does the narrator compare her thoughts and feelings to?

• A melody

• A clear picture

• A jumbled mess

• A puzzle

What role did the narrator's parents play in her language development?

• They spoke to her constantly

• They discouraged her

• They were indifferent

• They ignored her

How did the narrator's father contribute to her language experience?

• He taught her to write

• He wrote stories for her

• He sang to her

• He read books to her

What did the narrator's mother do to support her?

• Whispered strength into her ear

• Sang lullabies

• Taught her to read

• Ignored her

What does the narrator say about her ability to remember words?

• She forgets them easily

• She absorbs and remembers them

• She struggles to understand them

• She finds them confusing

What does the narrator say about the words she absorbed?

• She forgot them

• She kept and remembered them

• She ignored them

• She misunderstood them