A. Vocabulary

induce a state of comfort – bring about or create conditions that promote feelings of ease, relaxation, and contentment.

provided solace or consolation – offering emotional support or reassurance to someone in need

B. Questions

1. What are 5 things that you think of when you hear the word comfort?
2. Do you feel comfortable right now? What conditions or factors would induce a state of comfort for you?
3. What kind of weather and which season do you feel is the most comfortable?
4. Are there any kinds of comfort food that you like to eat when you are upset?
5. What kinds of situations make you feel uncomfortable? How do you deal with them?
6. Where is the most comfortable place that you can think of? What do you do there?
7. Is your home more comfortable in winter or summer? Why?
8. Who is a person that you turn to for comfort when times are difficult?
9. When was the most recent occasion on which you provided solace or consolation to someone? Why did you comfort them?
10. In what kinds of clothing do you feel most comfortable? What fabric do you like?