Theme & Symbolism Review

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What is the theme of the following text?
“It is far better to endure patiently a smart which nobody feels but yourself, than to commit a hasty action whose evil consequences will extend to all connected with you; and besides, the Bible bids us return good for evil.” (Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte)

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Overcome evil with goodness.

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A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

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True

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To identify theme, be sure that you've identified the story's: plot, how the story uses characterization, primary conflict, all of the above.

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all of the above

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Which of the following is an example of a universal theme?

• Texans form a strong sense of community.
• Communities follow patterns of growth and change.

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Communities follow patterns of growth and change.

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Which of the following is an example of a universal theme?
- Change is inevitable.
- Changing schools is always difficult.

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Change is inevitable.

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Word defined as "an object, person, situation, or action that means something more than what it suggests on the surface"? Options: Image, Theme, Symbol, Allegory

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Symbol

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Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

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To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject.

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What problem could the darkness around the main character represent? Options: night, death, calm, freedom.

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death

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What might this symbol represent? Options: war, freedom, turmoil, beauty

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freedom

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What might this symbol (fog) represent?

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a bad omen or something terrible on the horizon