Symbolism and Theme

Symbolism and Theme

Assessment

Flashcard

English

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.9, RI.11-12.7, RL.11-12.3

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Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a symbol?

Back

A symbol is something that stands for itself AND something else, having a deeper meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a heart typically symbolize?

Back

A heart typically symbolizes love.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is an abstract idea that represents the underlying message or insight of a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is a theme different from a topic?

Back

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme cannot be just one word; it is a more complex statement.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

Back

TRUE

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of symbolism in literature?

Back

Symbolism adds depth to a story by allowing objects, characters, or events to represent larger ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a single symbol have multiple meanings?

Back

Yes, a single symbol can have multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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