The word synesthesia derives from two Ancient Greek words meaning "together" (syn) and "sensation" (aisthesis). As one might guess from these two meanings, synesthesia is a condition in which two different senses (such as hearing and smell) are combined with one another.
There are many different types of synesthesia. One of the most common types happens when a person perceives a letter or number as having a specific color. For example, the person might always associate the number three with the color red, while the number sixteen might always be yellow. In another type of synesthesia, certain days or months might have specific personalities. For example, Tuesday might be a happy day, while the month of May might be melancholy.
Additionally, metaphors are sometimes described as "synesthetic," such as when a person describes a shirt as being "loud." It is understood that the shirt doesn't actually make noise; instead, the word "loud" refers to the shirt's color. In this case, the two senses (sight and hearing) are being combined.
While synesthesia may seem a strange way to see the world, it can be very helpful for artists. In fact, many artists who do not have synesthesia have attempted to create works of art that capture what it is like to experience synesthesia.
What is the passage mainly about?
A.
Certain days or months sometimes have specific personalities.
B.
People with synesthesia are unable to hear, see, or smell properly.
C.
Synesthesia is when a person combines two different senses.
D.
Metaphors are combinations of words with hidden meanings.
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