Symbolism and Allusion

In literature, an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text

• Allusion

• Symbolism

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 Is something that stands for or suggests something else; it represents something beyond literal meaning.

• Symbolism

• Allusion

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What can water symbolize?

• Liquid

• Purity

• Good luck

• Anger

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In the movie "Snow White," the witch tries to sell Snow White an apple and says, "One bite and all your dreams will come true." In this story, the apple most likely symbolizes...

• Love

• War

• Temptation

• Peace

The protagonist of a story is bored at school. She looks out the window and longingly watches a bird fly through the sky. What does the bird most likely symbolize?

• freedom

• knowledge

• danger

• re-birth

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What type of allusion is this?

• Mythological

• Biblical

• Literary

• Historical

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What is the mythological allusion this logo references?

• This is Aphrodite’s (the goddess of beauty and love) symbol.

• This winged goddess of speed, strength, and victory drove Zeus’s chariot above battlefields giving glory to the victors.

• This Roman name for the goddess of beauty is perfect for representing a beauty product for women.

• Twin tailed sirens who were dangerous sea creatures known for their beauty and melodious music. They lured seamen and sailors into death.

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Peter Pan was the  leader of the Lost Boys who interacted with fairies, pirates, mermaids, and Native Americans. This free-spirited young boy frequently got into  trouble and never grows up. From the following sentence, determine the context definition of the underlined word: "Jim won’t go out and look for a job. It’s the  Peter Pan Syndrome to the extreme." What is Peter Pan Syndrome?

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The Simpsons is known for its use of _________. This photo is an example this figurative language technique. What is it called?

• metaphor

• simile

• allusion

• hyperbole

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This Simpsons episode contained an allusion to which famous work of literature?

• Romeo & Juliet

• Alice in Wonderland

• A Christmas Carol

• Star Wars

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