Symbolism Quiz

1. A symbol is often which of the following:

• a) An event to which an extraordinary meaning or significance has been attached

• b) An object to which an extraordinary meaning or significance has been attached

• c) A person or animal to which an extraordinary meaning or significance has been attached

• d) All of the above

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Symbols allow writers to suggest layers of:

• a) Allegory and metaphor

• b) Meaning and possibility

• c) Assumptions and suggestions

• d) Inferences and predictions

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An allegory is a story in which:

• Characters, setting and actions stand for something beyond their literal meaning

• a story in which characters, settings, and symbols have new definitions

• a story in which characters, settings, and symbols have magical powers

• a story in which characters, settings, and symbols know one another

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In some types of allegories, the characters and settings represent abstract ideas of what type of qualities?

• Moral

• Visual

• Empirical

• Physical

An allegory can be read (interpreted) for the following reasons except?

• Symbolic

• Straightfoward

• Literal

• Personal

True or False: Allegories are often intended to teach a moral lesson or make a comment about goodness or depravity.

• True

• False

Which of the following allegories teach lessons about life?

• Narratives

• Fables

• Parables

• Bedtime Stories

What does this symbol mean?

• hot object
• wind
• open flame
• apply water

Identify the Safety Symbol

• Pirates
• Poison
• Skull and Crossbones
• Skeleton

What safety symbol is this? 

• biohazard
• radiation
• toxic
• corrosive