Analyze Symbolism

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 use of an image or an object to stand for something else 

• Imagery

• Symbolism

• Theme

• Denotation

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A lightbulb symbolizes...

• Evil

• Idea or Invention

• Darkness

• Old age

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What can a sword symbolize?

• cut

• courage

• fear

• romance

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Which of the following best represents symbolism?

• A journey representing life's trials and tribulations.

• The sun shining brightly.

• A loud, echoing voice.

• Running faster than the wind.

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Analyze the symbolism in the phrase "a chain is only as strong as its weakest link." What does it suggest about individual contributions in a team?

• Every member is equally strong.

• The team's success depends on its strongest member.

• The team's success depends on its weakest member.

• Individual contributions do not matter in a team.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Interpret the symbolism of "crossroads" in a story where a character must make a significant life decision. What are the implications of this choice?

• The character has no control over their life.

• The character's decision will have no consequences.

• The character faces a pivotal point that could change their life's direction.

• The character must return to the beginning.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

A symbol has both​ ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   meaning

• literal

• figurative

• plot event

• narration

• setting

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Hermia wakes up alone screaming about a nightmare she had where a snake ate her heart. Her nightmare is an example of... (a)   (b)  

• Tone

• Symbolism

• Foreshadowing

• Allusion

• Figurative Language

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A symbol is a...

• Place, object, person, event, or color.

• Action, object, person, event, or color.

• Action, place, object, person, event, or color.

• Action, place, object, event, or color.

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