Symbol Archetypes

Which symbol archetype represents energy, creativity, thinking, enlightenment, wisdom, spiritual vision, the passing of time, and life?

• water

• moon

• sun

• animals

Which archetype is a symbol of life, cleansing, and rebirth?

• water

• moon

• sun

• animals

What does the symbol of a “journey” typically represent in literature?

• Physical travel only

• Transformation and personal growth

• Entertainment and excitement

• Conflict and confrontation

Which of these is an example of a common symbol for wisdom in literature?

• A mountain

• An owl

• A river

• A mirror

In literature, what does the recurring motif of darkness often symbolize?

• Safety and protection

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Freedom and adventure

• The unknown or fear

In Things Fall Apart, fire is often associated with Okonkwo. What does this symbol most likely represent?

• • His warmth and kindness

• • His destructive nature and intense passion

• • His ability to create and nurture

• • His love for his family

There are twelve main ______________: The Innocent, Everyman, Hero, Outlaw, Explorer, Creator, Ruler, Magician, Lover, Caregiver, Jester, and Sage/Mentor.

• anecdotes

• clichés

• archetypes

• paradoxes

Which symbol archetype represents purity, innocence, and new beginnings?

• A) Fire

• B) Water

• C) White

• D) Darkness

In literature, what does the symbol of a 'forest' often represent?

• A) Mystery and the unknown

• B) Safety and security

• C) Clarity and understanding

• D) Wealth and prosperity

Which of these is a common symbol for hope in literature?

• A) A storm

• B) A sunrise

• C) A shadow

• D) A desert