Symbolism

Symbols represent a concept or idea that is more significant (or more important) than the symbol itself.

• True

• False

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Why do people use symbols?

• To give an answer to a conflict.

• For fun

• To help visualize their plan for a idea

• To convey other concepts, ideas, or beliefs

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Harry Potter has a scar on his forehead. This scar symbolizes

• a family name

• royalty

• the chosen one

• a fight with a leader

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An illustrator draws a picture of darkness around the main character. The darkness represents a problem that the character may be facing. What could this problem be?

• night

• calm

• death

• freedom

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On their wedding day, the groom gave his bride a bouquet of red roses. What do the red roses symbolize?

• his love for his bride

• her favorite flower

• life

• power

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The main character in a story has had a hard life. The last chapter shows a picture of her twirling around on a spring day surrounded by newly budding trees and blooming flowers. How is the character feeling at this point?

• sad that the new season has started

• excited to hear the birds chirping

• like her life is restarting; representing a new birth

• that summer is close

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The color blue represents......

• royalty, ceremony

• sadness, peace, calm

• lying, death

• power, love

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Which of the following is an example of symbolism in literature?

• All of these are correct

• Fall representing growing old

• Water symbolizing rebirth

• The color black to symbolize evil

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Identify what stage symbolizes

“All the world’s a stage,

And all the men and women merely players;

they have their exits and their entrances;

And one man in his time plays many parts,”

• world

• participants

• play

• theatre

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What does the apple symbolize in the image

• Snow White's beauty and charm

• Snow White's death and destruction

• Snow White's willingness to listen to others.

• Snow White's helpful attitude

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