The Enneagram: Understanding our personalities 169The diferences that make us unique are referred to as personality.
Our unique diferences are referred to as personality.
An appositive is a word that restates information about an adjacent noun; the appositive
is separated from the noun by a comma. Like relative clauses, appositives provide additional
information that may not be essential to a summary, and they can be omitted.
Habitual doubters, Sixes fear power and authority.
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EXERCISEEliminating relative clauses and appositives, part 1Summarize each of the
following statements from the reading text, eliminating the underlined relative clause.- “Unlike other personality theories, the Enneagram ofers a model that symbolizes the
unfolding of human consciousness.” - “While each type has certain attributes, it is organized around a chief feature of character
or passion, which can become either a neurotic habit or an ally in attaining self-awareness.” - “Each type has two adjacent wings, one of which will act as a complement, or second side,
to the personality.” - “Ones resent those who break the rules or take them lightly.”
- “Eights who approach new situations unarmed can be generous, committed, self-conident,
and strong leaders capable of choosing the right course of action.” - “Developed Nines who do not let themselves be distracted or dulled, are attentive listeners,
compassionate healers, skilled mediators, and trustworthy facilitators.”