Layers of Meaning

A symbolic story in which the characters, setting and events stand for abstract or moral concepts

• Allusion

• Parable

• Fable

• Allegory

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the symbolic significance of this symbol?

• book filled with religious stories.

• faith, God, religion.

• Death, darkness, sadness, race, politics.

• book of stories of the future.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Define Allegory

• A term to describe any form of Literature that blends ironic humor and wit with criticism for the purpose of ridiculing frailties in individuals and institutions.
  

• A narrative in which characters and setting stand for abstract ideas or moral qualities. In addition to the literal meaning it also has a symbolic meaning.
  

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does it mean to read "allegorically" ?

• Read an allegory

• Take the words of the story to mean exactly and only what they say

• Take the words of a story as a hidden message for something else

• Read quickly

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

We wear the mask that grins and lies,

It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,

This debt we pay to human guile;

With torn and bleeding hearts we smile

What does the mask symbolize?

• a disguise

• hidden emotion

• grins and lies

• a covering for all or part of the face,

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the term for a story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Allegory

• C) Simile

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In literature, what does the term 'subtext' refer to?

• A) The main plot of the story

• B) The underlying meaning or theme

• C) The dialogue between characters

• D) The setting of the story

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes 'irony'?

• A) A situation where the opposite of what is expected occurs

• B) A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• C) An exaggerated statement

• D) A direct reference to another work

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the primary purpose of using symbolism in literature?

• A) To create a literal meaning

• B) To represent ideas or concepts

• C) To confuse the reader

• D) To provide a detailed description

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which literary device involves giving human traits to non-human things?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Personification

• C) Alliteration

• D) Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.L.6.5A