1.8 Formative - Symbolism

A symbol occurs when...

• A writer wants to sound smart

• An object represents an idea

• An object represents another object

• Two big pieces of metal crash together to make a loud sound`

When trying to figure out what a symbol might stand for, you should think about a symbol's ____.

• association or resemblance

• logic and reasoning

• size and shape

• number of followers on YouTube

Color can be symbolic.

• True

• False

(Choose 2) A reasonable symbolic interpretation for a 'crown' is...

• Wealth

• Power

• Intelligence

• Kindness

In "The Medicine Bag" the best symbolic interpretation for the 'medicine bag' itself is...

• Martin's love for his grandpa

• Martin's white suburban upbringing

• Martin's Native American heritage

In "The Medicine Bag" the best symbolic interpretation for 'the storm' is...

• Martin's desire to make his grandpa happy

• Martin's decision about the medicine bag

• Martin's fear over being judged by his friends

• A dream

In "The Medicine Bag" the best symbolic interpretation for 'the worn cowboy boots' is...

• Martin's life

• Grandpa's life

• The reservation

• Money and wealth

In "The Medicine Bag" the best symbolic interpretation for 'iron' is...

• The influence of the white world on the Native American culture

• The strength required to hold tight to their Native American roots

• The battles that occurred between the Native Americans and the whites

The meaning of a symbol can change when the ____ around the symbol changes.

• setting

• context

• point of view

• quotation

Which of these is NOT one of the strategies for recognizing symbolism.

• Look at how often an object is mentioned.

• Look at the level of detail used to describe an object.

• Look for plot events that revolve around an object.

• Look for the standard an object is held to.