B2 Socratic Seminar Prep

What's your name? Please write your first and last name. Optimism vs Pessimism Optimism vs Pessimism Continued It is impossible to be optimistic during a pandemic according to the article True False No information Being an optimist doesn't mean that you don't have worries or stress. Being an optimist just means that you are hopeful. True False No Information The second author explains how she has become a pessimist because of the pandemic True False No information In this article, we are presented with two different perspectives of pessimism and optimism. The first author explains one can remain optimistic even during a time of crisis. The second author explains how defensive pessimism may have some positive qualities.Do you agree with these authors? Do you think that there is a bad side to being optimistic and a good side to being pessimistic? Explain your answers. Write your answers using complete sentences. Use examples from the articles. The Wisdom of Pessimism Watch this video and take notes about the different perspectives presented. Do you agree or disagree with the message in the video "The Wisdom of Pessimism"? Do you think that it can be beneficial to lower your expectations? Which author from the first article would most likely agree with this video? Explain.