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Research shows that each color promotes a different feeling in human subjects. Though answers may vary, the results were concluded through a majority test and have universally been accepted in conversation, advertising, and literature. If a person were blind and unable to see colors, these results could be used in their reverse. One might simply describe a rainbow by using the feelings associated with each color. It would give those born with visual impairment their own personally tailored version of colors they would otherwise never experience. To be able to pull this technique off it would be best for both parties to know each other or at least take the time to converse. This is important in learning different key words and life events that connect the visible colors and emotions helping the blind to "see" the colors that are being described. This is how a rainbow could be described:

It would only be right to take the colors in order. Use their hands whenever possible to show things like how a rainbow arches above the earth, or allowing props nearby to help relive feelings. Red is the color of passion, confidence, aggression, and love. Invite them to remember the first time they felt that sort of passion. The first time they played the violin in front of a crowd. Go so far as to hand them the instrument to caress its strings while you talk. Passion can be felt for a person, someone you know they look up to or love. Even the anger from expressing an important opinion can embody passion. Always take care to use lots of descriptions with your colors. With red you could use words like warm, hot, or burn.

The next ribbon in a rainbow is orange. Looking at orange makes people feel power, creativity, and enthusiasm. Though with some colors it would be easy to reuse examples, it is important not to so that each color will be its own separate and unique experience. With orange and red both being warm colors it would be very easy to cross descriptions. Instead, have them remember the power they had over their lives when they learned to walk without being able to see. Push them to remember the excitement they felt after setting a goal and accomplishing it. Independence and what it means to them. How it felt to allow creativity to flow through their body and onto paper when they wrote the special poem they are so proud of. Try something drastic like reading the poem so that they will remember that feeling all over again.

Yellow begins the middle section of the rainbow.

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