Symbolism

Front

Which of the following describes a symbol everyone recognizes?
motif,
private,
universal,
abnormal

Back

universal

Front

What does a heart typically symbolize?

Back

love

Front

True or False: Symbols can only have one meaning.

Back

False

Front

Symbols are not just metaphors. A symbol must appear in a story’s: plot, motif, simile, introduction.

Back

plot

Front

What best describes a motif?

Back

an image that repeats throughout a text

Front

True or False: Anything in a story can be a symbol.

Back

False

Front

Two major ________ in The House on Mango Street have to do with Chicana identity and the American dream.

Back

themes

Front

Esperanza’s house symbolizes poverty and

Back

unfulfilled dreams.

Front

True or False: Sandra Cisneros included symbols in The House on Mango Street on purpose.

Back

True

Front

Symbols aren’t always obvious. In many cases, you have to look ________ to uncover a hidden theme.

Back

beneath the surface