Symbolism Vocabulary

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What does the bird symbolize in literature?

Back

Freedom.

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True or False: Every color, object, or season mentioned by an author in a text is a symbol for the reader.

Back

False.

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Which symbol may represent a broken relationship?

Back

Shattered glass.

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In literature, what does the rising sun often symbolize?

Back

A second chance.

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What is a symbol?

Back

Something that stands for or suggests something else.

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What does a ladder symbolize in literature?

Back

Aspiration or progress.

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What might fire symbolize in a story?

Back

Destruction or passion.

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What does shattered glass symbolize?

Back

Fragility or a broken relationship.

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What does the color red often symbolize?

Back

Love or danger.

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What does a heart symbolize?

Back

Love or affection.