Symbolism Quiz

What is symbolism in literature?

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

• The use of similes to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

• The use of metaphors to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

• The use of numbers to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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

• The use of a tree to represent peace.

• The use of a lion to represent peace.

• The use of a snake to represent peace.

• The use of a dove to represent peace.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does a dove symbolize in literature?

• peace, love, and innocence

• deception, betrayal, and corruption

• fear, anger, and violence

• war, hatred, and guilt

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is an example of symbolism in everyday life?

• Red traffic light

• Stop sign

• Green traffic light

• Yellow traffic light

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does a white flag symbolize?

• victory or success

• danger or warning

• celebration or joy

• surrender or truce

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

In literature, what does a snake often symbolize?

• wisdom, knowledge, or enlightenment

• temptation, evil, or transformation

• protection, healing, or rebirth

• friendship, loyalty, or trust

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does a broken mirror symbolize?

• Bad luck or seven years of misfortune

• A sign of beauty and elegance

• Good luck and prosperity

• A symbol of protection and safety

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does a black cat symbolize in many cultures?

• Misfortune and bad luck

• Indifference and neutrality

• Superstition and luck

• Protection and good fortune

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does a rose symbolize in literature?

• love, beauty, and passion

• indifference, apathy, and boredom

• anger, hatred, and revenge

• death, sadness, and despair

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does a broken heart symbolize?

• Physical injury and pain

• Happiness and joy

• Indifference and apathy

• Emotional pain and sadness