Melody's Communication and Family Dynamics

The transcript describes a day in the life of a family, focusing on the narrator's experiences with her sister Penny, her parents, and their dog Butterscotch. It highlights the challenges of communication due to the narrator's disability, the strong bond with her mother, and the humor and love shared within the family. The narrative also touches on the narrator's wish for better communication tools and her love for Garfield comics.

What does Penny call her stuffed animal?

• Dudley

• Dodo

• Doodo

• Doodle

What is Melody's reaction when she hears footsteps outside her door?

• She cries

• She smiles

• She frowns

• She laughs

How does Melody's mom check if she's breathing in the morning?

• By listening to her

• By feeling her pulse

• By tracing a finger along her cheek

• By checking her temperature

What does Melody wish she could say to her mom in the morning?

• I love you

• Good night

• Good morning

• Thank you

What does Melody's mom do to make her relax when she's tense?

• Gives her a toy

• Tells a story

• Rubs her back

• Sings a song

What does Melody do to tease her mom about her post-pregnancy body?

• Laughs loudly

• Covers her eyes

• Points to her stomach

• All of the above

How does Melody's mom react when Melody teases her about being fat?

• She laughs

• She ignores it

• She cries

• She gets angry

What does Melody's mom do on Saturday mornings?

• Watches TV

• Cleans the house

• Reads the newspaper

• Goes shopping

Which superhero does Melody like the most?

• Ironman

• Batman

• Superman

• Spiderman

What does Melody wish for to help her communicate better?

• A sign language book

• A voice recorder

• A bubble talking machine

• A new communication board