Symbolism

An illustrator draws a picture of a person intently watching a bird fly overhead. What is the bird representing?

• freedom
• knowledge
• the chosen one
• birth

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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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The king of the country is wearing a purple sash in his picture. Why is his sash purple?

• to represent that he is single
• to represent that he is married
• to represent that he is royalty
• to represent that he is male

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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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Red is used for Valentine's Day decorations. Why is this color chosen?

• It is vivid.
• It represents love.
• It is the color of roses.
• It represents the chosen one.

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The color blue represents......

• royalty, ceremony
• sadness, peace, calm
• lying, death
• power, love

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Water symbolizes

• running
• freedom
• liquid
• life

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The use of an image or an object to stand for something else 

• Imagery
• Symbolism
• Theme
• Denotation

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