Friendship - Prose
Class 9 / English
Friendship - Prose
Question 6 of 10Book: TN-ENG-09Chapter 6
What is the difference between 'empathy' and 'sympathy'?
A
There is no difference
B
Empathy is understanding another person's perspective/feelings; sympathy is sorrow for their suffering
C
Sympathy is deeper than empathy
D
Empathy is only for animals
Correct AnswerB.
Empathy is understanding another person's perspective/feelings; sympathy is sorrow for their suffering
Explanation
Empathy involves sharing perspectives, whereas sympathy involves pity/sorrow for someone's pain