Literary Analysis

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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How can you analyze symbolism in a literary work?

• Carefully examine the use of symbols and their meanings within the text, considering recurring symbols, their context, and how they contribute to the overall theme or message of the work.

• Look for hidden messages in the author's biography.

• Focus only on the most obvious symbols in the text.

• Ignore the use of symbols and focus on other literary devices.

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What is the theme of a story?

• The theme of a story is the title of the story.

• The theme of a story is the central idea or message.

• The theme of a story is the sequence of events.

• The theme of a story is the setting or location.

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How do you interpret the theme of a story?

• Evaluate the grammar and punctuation used in the story.

• Examine the setting and time period of the story.

• Analyze the underlying message or main idea conveyed by the author.

• Identify the characters and plot of the story.

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What are some common literary devices used in literature?

• rhyme, rhythm, foreshadowing

• onomatopoeia, oxymoron, allusion

• plot, setting, character

• simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, hyperbole, irony, symbolism

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How can you analyze the use of literary devices in a literary work?

• By ignoring the text and relying solely on personal opinions about the literary devices used.

• By closely examining the text and identifying the various literary devices used by the author.

• By asking the author directly about the literary devices used in the work.

• By reading the work quickly and making assumptions about the literary devices used.

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Which of the following IS NOT something a writer would do to develop a lit analysis essay?

• Integrate research from the text and an outside source

• Read/Examine/Critically think about the text

• Identify a literary device to focus on

• Write an extensive summary of the text

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Discuss the impact of symbolism on the overall meaning of a play.

• Symbolism is irrelevant to the overall meaning of a play.

• Symbolism has no impact on the overall meaning of a play.

• Symbolism enhances the overall meaning of a play by adding depth, complexity, and emotional resonance.

• Symbolism confuses the overall meaning of a play.

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What is the role of foreshadowing in a literary work?

• Foreshadowing has no role in a literary work.

• Foreshadowing is used to hint at future events in the story, creating suspense and anticipation in the reader.

• Foreshadowing is used to describe the characters in the story.

• Foreshadowing is used to provide a detailed description of the setting.

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Explain the significance of the setting in a novel.

• The setting in a novel has no significance.

• The setting in a novel is irrelevant to the plot.

• The significance of the setting in a novel is to provide a backdrop against which the story unfolds, and it can also influence the mood, character behavior, and plot.

• The setting in a novel is only for entertainment purposes.

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