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Literal Interpretation | Ameriquest (Adult Content)

Category

Making Sense of Language

Age Groups

Adult

Duration

3:01

Topics

Literal Interpretation

Multiple Meanings

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Learning Opportunities

Considering how timing and setting shape what people assume.

Thinking about ways to check what someone means before deciding.

Exploring how a misunderstanding can be repaired by asking or explaining.

Noticing how a person might feel when others assume the wrong thing.

Content Summary

(Adult Content) Six short comedy advertisments where people jump to the wrong conclusion about what they see or hear. Content warning: adult themes, including implied death, violence and an adult video shop.

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Prompt Questions

  • What did the family think "That killed him" meant?
  • What did the man in the mini mart really mean by "You're getting robbed"?
  • What might happen when someone hears or sees something but does not understand the context?
  • Have you ever had someone assume the wrong thing about you?
  • How could the people in the advertisments repair the misunderstanding?
  • What helps you check what is really happening before you decide?

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