---
id: 67b5ccc7d6342721d2822c45
title: Task 112
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-112
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (audio) Maria: I see where you're coming from. We've chosen a subtle color palette, but maybe adding some brighter tones would help. -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

# --questions--

## --text--

What is Maria suggesting about the color palette?

## --answers--

She thinks the color palette is too bright.
  
### --feedback--

Maria is talking about adding brighter tones, not that the colors are too bright already.

---

She suggests changing the color palette completely.

### --feedback--

Maria is not suggesting a complete change.

---

She thinks adding some brighter tones could improve the color palette.

---

She prefers a more subtle color palette and does not want to make changes.

### --feedback--

Maria is open to making improvements by adding brighter tones.

## --video-solution--

3

# --explanation--  

Listen for key words that show Maria’s approach to the color palette.  

`I see where you're coming from.` – This phrase shows she acknowledges Jim’s perspective, which helps keep the conversation positive. 

`We've chosen a subtle color palette, but maybe adding some brighter tones would help.` – She explains the current choice but remains open to making changes.  

Maria is being diplomatic by validating Jim’s concern while also suggesting a small adjustment instead of a complete change.

# --scene--

```json
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    "background": "company1-boardroom.png",
    "characters": [
      {
        "character": "Maria",
        "position": {
          "x": 50,
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          "z": 1.5
        },
        "opacity": 0
      }
    ],
    "audio": {
      "filename": "B1_10-3.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 34.82,
      "finishTimestamp": 39.94
    }
  },
  "commands": [
    {
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      "opacity": 1,
      "startTime": 0
    },
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "I see where you're coming from.",
        "align": "center"
      }
    },
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      "finishTime": 6.12,
      "dialogue": {
        "text": "We've chosen a subtle color palette, but maybe adding some brighter tones would help.",
        "align": "center"
      }
    },
    {
      "character": "Maria",
      "opacity": 0,
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    }
  ]
}
```
