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Here are some simple descriptions of the different characteristics of

my ten intelligences. Just by reading them, you will probably be

able to see where you have particular strengths and where you are

less confident. You may well find several intelligences with which

you immediately identify. You may also find bits of some descrip-

tions that seem to apply to you while some elements do not. They

are only meant as a guide, to begin to help you see the various

facets of your mind that can contribute to your overall success.

Linguistic

You like words and stories. Word play intrigues you. You are prob-

ably the kind of person who enjoys proofreading and has a distinct

view of what is correct or sloppy use of language. You are an avid

reader. You express yourself with clarity and have a good vocabulary.

You probably enjoyed learning languages and literature at school

and may have gone on to study these at a higher level. You enjoy

writing and may well be able to speak and write more than one lan-

guage. You may be able to remember lists of words and remember

and tell good stories.

Mathematical

You like figures and abstract problems. You like to understand the

relationships between different things and are probably the sort of

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Linguistic

Mathematical

Visual

Physical

Musical

Environmental

Emotional

Social

Practical

Spiritual

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