WorksheetsSymbols and Allegory
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 16mins
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow
What does the broken winged bird symbolize?
goals that you have met
nightmare
unfulfilled dreams
life
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,
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
What does it mean to read "literally"?
Use your eyes to read
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 from a book
Allegory must include
symbolism
irony
allusion
hyperbole
Symbolism allows writers to...
...convey layers of meaning.
...take a break from typing so much.
...turn on their headphones while they type.
...play Solitaire.
Storm symbolizes
a change from good to evil
flow of life
new beginnings
trouble
A rose with thorns is admirable to the eye, but can cause pain if it is not handled correctly.
Which of the following in the best symbolic explanation for the above statement?
Roses are pretty but can cut you with its thorns
A girl may be beautiful on the outside and beautiful on the inside
Friendships are great to have and are always desirable.
People can desire a relationship but if they are unfaithful in the relationship they will cause their partner pain
Symbol or Allegory: A mountain that represents hardships or obstacles
Symbol
Allegory
Symbol or Allegory: A story where a bull chooses his battles, showing the idea that not every fight is a good idea
Symbol
Allegory
Symbol or Allegory: A story where a tortoise beats a hare in a race, showing the idea that hard work pays off
Symbol
Allegory
Which animal symbolizes wisdom and knowledge?
Mouse
Rabbit
Owl
Monkey
Compare and Contrast Allegory vs. Symbolism: Which of the following is the correct contrast AND comparison?
Contrast: Allegory can be a word, place, character, or object that means something beyond what is on a literal level. A symbol involves many interconnected allegorical figures in such a way that nearly every element of the narrative has meaning beyond the literal. Comparison: Both allegory and symbols show the meaning of a story.
Comparison: Both allegory and symbols show the meaning of a story.
Comparison: Both symbols and allegories can reveal ideas or meaning beyond the literal level. Contrast: a symbol can be a word, place, character, or object meaning something beyond its literal meaning. An allegory is a story in which everything is a symbol that relates to other symbols within the story to teach a moral lesson.
Contrast: a symbol can be a word, place, character, or object meaning something beyond its literal meaning. An allegory is a story in which everything is a symbol that relates to other symbols within the story to teach a moral lesson.
