Friday, January 7, 2011

Overrated and Underrated things discussion questions

Overrated things are things that you think are not as good as other people seem to think.
We could also say these things are not as advertised, disappointing, underwhelming.

Think of some popular things you hate.  e.g. I hated the movie Titanic.  I hate Rap Music.

Think of some famous people you hate.  e.g. Obama, Al Gore,

Think of some people who get too much credit when things go good.

What are some places that you went to and were disappointed.  I remember going to the Space Needle and hated it.  It was so expensive.  I found the Forbidden City to be dull.

Other ways of using "over" as a prefix.

Overpaid.  Overacting.  Overdo.  Overdone. Overwork.  Oversleep.  Overreact  Overexaggerate.

Underrated things are things that you think are not as bad as other people seem to think.
We could also say these things are not advertised, surprising, Under Appreciated.

What people are underappreciated in society.  What people get too much blame?  Are scapegoated?

Think of some things you like that no one seems to like.

Think of some people who are unfairly said to be bad.  e.g.  George Bush

What are some things you did or experienced that surprised you?  They exceeded your expectations?

Other ways of using "under" as a prefix:

Underpaid.  Underachieve.  Underage.  Underwater.  Under perform.  Understatement.

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