Symbolism and Allegories

What is a symbol?

• A figure of speech where a word represents something else

• A type of allegory

• A narrative technique

• A character in a story

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What is an example of a universal symbol?

• A red rose for love

• A green light for caution

• A blue square for water

• A yellow circle for the sun

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What does winter symbolize?

• Rebirth and renewal

• Growth and prosperity

• Death and old age

• Warmth and comfort

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What does a sword often symbolize?

• Peace and tranquility

• Power and aggression

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Freedom and liberation

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What do you have to consider when interpreting symbols?

• The author's personal life

• The weather conditions

• The audience's age

• The story's setting

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What is an allegory?

• A simple story with a direct message

• A detailed biography of a person

• A story with a hidden meaning or moral lesson

• A factual report on an event

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What is the purpose of an allegory?

• To entertain the reader with a humorous tale

• To provide a historical account of events

• To teach a lesson or illustrate a principle

• To describe a character's physical appearance

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What is a fable?

• A long, complex narrative poem

• A short story that teaches a moral lesson, often with animals as characters

• A detailed description of a place or object

• A dramatic work intended for performance by actors

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What is a parable?

• A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson

• A piece of writing that praises someone highly

• A long story involving heroes and gods

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena

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What would the story "The Tortoise and the Hare" be considered?

• Symbolsim

• Fable

• Parable

• Universal Symbol

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