Weather Symbolism

Which type of weather is often used to symbolise new beginnings or hope in literature?

• Thunderstorms

• Sunshine

• Snow

• Fog

In literature, rain is frequently used as pathetic fallacy for which of the following emotion?

• Joy

• Anger

• Sadness

• Excitement

Which literary device is being used when a storm is described as "the sky's angry roar"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

"After the long winter, the first spring rain washed away the remnants of the past."

What does spring likely symbolise in this passage?

• Despair

• Renewal

• Conflict

• Isolation

Compare the emotional connotations of fog and sunshine in literature.

• Fog symbolises clarity, while sunshine symbolises confusion.

• Fog symbolises mystery, while sunshine symbolises clarity.

• Fog symbolises joy, while sunshine symbolises sadness.

• Fog symbolises anger, while sunshine symbolises peace.

Which weather type is often used to represent chaos or turmoil in a narrative?

• Clear skies

• Thunderstorms

• Gentle breeze

• Light drizzle

Interpret the figurative (symbolic) language in this sentence: "The snow blanketed the town, covering all sins."

• Snow is a literal blanket.

• Snow is a metaphor for forgiveness and purity.

• Snow is a symbol of danger.

• Snow is a sign of warmth.

Discuss the emotional connotations of a gentle breeze in a literary context.

• Anger

• Fear

• Calmness

• Despair

"The relentless hot lances of fire from the summer sun mirrored his growing anger."

What does the heat symbolise here?

• Heat symbolises joy.

• Heat symbolises frustration.

• Heat symbolises peace.

• Heat symbolises indifference.

Which of the following weather types is often used to symbolise isolation or loneliness in literature?

• Snow

• Sunshine

• Thunderstorms

• Fog