Symbolism in Literature - B7

This symbol is a large flower and represents danger as well as a place to hide in the novel.

• Fairy Ring

• Rhododendrons

• Daffodils

• Lilies

“I know that I was in school, and having a bad day, hiding from the kinds of kids who hit me and called me names, but they found me anyway, deep in the rhododendron thicket behind the school…” (Gaiman 34). The use of rhododendrons in this quote signifies or symbolizes what?

• A place to hide from Ursula Monkton

• A path used by children to explore

• A place for safety but symbolizes more danger

• A place to escape on the way to the pond

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the novel, what do coins primarily symbolize for the narrator initially?

• Death and mythology

• Reality and fantasy

• Adult responsibilities

• Religious significance

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the text, which mythological belief is associated with rhododendrons?

• They bring good fortune to gardens

• They ward off evil spirits

• They guard the entrance to the world of the dead

• They represent eternal youth

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What do daffodils symbolize?

• New beginnings

• Eternal love

• Ancient wisdom

• Rest in peace

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What mythological being is associated with daffodils?

• Olympus

• Hecate

• Narcissus

• Hercules

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the significance of black opals in the story?

• They represent wealth and status

• They symbolize beauty in small moments

• They are purely decorative items

• They represent adult authority

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What color combination is mentioned in the black opal description?

• Purple and gold

• Green-blue-red

• Yellow and white

• Orange and black

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When the narrator first discovers coins in the story, what is their primary symbolic significance?

• They represent a connection to ancient mythology

• They symbolize childhood wealth and buried treasure

• They demonstrate the value of saving money

• They represent adult financial responsibilities

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What psychological significance does the narrator's rejection of the opal gift reveal?

• His materialistic nature

• His difficulty trusting adults

• His inability to separate the gift from his kitten's death

• His preference for simpler possessions

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6