Summative 1.2 review Eng 9

What is symbolism?

• A picture that means exactly what it is.

• Descriptive language using the 5 senses.

• An object, place, color, or idea that represents something beyond just itself, often an abstract idea.

• A comparison without using like or as

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Why would an author use symbolism in a story?

• To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

• To add extra detail to their descriptions

• To make the setting more interesting

• To help the reader visualize what's happening

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What kinds of things can be symbolic?

• Colors

• Objects

• Places

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RI.6.4

What might a "storm" symbolize?

• A difficult time

• Thunder and lightning

• A party

• Kindness

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.L.6.4A

A diamond would most likely symbolize...

• Rihanna

• Poverty

• Wealth or Beauty

• Courage

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

Ana couldn't sleep all night because her missed kick caused her team to lose the game. Then the next morning, she could see the sun peeking over the trees. As the sun rose higher and shined more brightly, she felt better. She thought: I know I can work practice and do better at the next game!

In this passage, the rising sun symbolizes—

• Ana's house

• volleyball

• a second chance

• a sleepless night

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5A

A wife is thinking about leaving her abusive husband. She stares out the window as she considers her life. What does the window probably symbolize?

• fear

• leadership

• boredom

• freedom

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is conflict?

• It is where the story happened

• A struggle between opposing forces

• Character getting along together

• A flashback in the story

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What type of conflict would a person be facing in climbing Mount Everest?

• person vs person

• person vs society

• person vs nature

• person vs supernatural

Identify the type of conflict:

After breaking her mother’s favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether she should tell her mother the truth or attempt to hide her mistake and blame the family dog.

• person vs self

• person vs nature

• person vs person

• person vs society