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WorksheetsSymbolism 1
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is a symbol?
a sign on a dirt road
something representing another thing
an object that you treasure
characters in a story
What is Symbolism?
The 7th American Literature movement
When an author tells us the overall message or lesson of a reading passage
When an author uses objects to represent a bigger idea or message
Repetition of objects in a piece
The writer describes a person intently watching a bird fly overhead. What is the bird symbolizing?
freedom
knowledge
the chosen one
birth
A character is wearing a purple sash. Why is his sash purple?
to represent that he is single
to represent that he is married
to represent that he is royalty
to represent that he is male
On their wedding day, the groom gave his bride a bouquet of red roses. What do the red roses symbolize?
his love for his bride
her favorite flower
life
power
After struggling to escape a hard life, the protagonist is described in the last chapter as twirling around on a spring day surrounded by newly budding trees and blooming flowers. What does this resolution symbolize?
sadness that the new season has started
excitement to hear the birds chirping
optimism that life is restarting; hope for a better future
disappointment that summer is so close
This symbol represents what?
practice of medicine
law; justice
equality
strength
Which animal symbolizes wisdom and knowledge?
Mouse
Rabbit
Owl
Monkey
Ana had spent an unhappy night of tossing and turning. Yesterday, the wrong move had caused her to lose the volleyball match. As she sat up in bed the next morning, she could see the sun just peeking over the bushes in her back yard. As the sun rose higher and shined more brightly, Ana felt her spirits lifting. Feeling her confidence return, Ana thought to herself, I know I can work harder, and I'll make the team forget yesterday ever happened.
In this passage, the rising sun symbolizes—
Ana's house
volleyball
a second chance
a sleepless night
The color blue can symbolize
Which bird often symbolizes pride?
What does fog symbolize? Choose two.
uncertainty
truth
mystery
passion
What color might symbolize loss, depression, and emotionless?
Gray
White
Green
Red
What could this path symbolize?
knowledge
death
journey
joy
What does fire sometimes symbolize?
wisdom
destruction
time
knowledge
What would a mountain most likely symbolize?
a challenge
surrender
innocence
love
What would a butterfly most likely symbolize?
wisdom
death
change
power
Which bird symbolizes peace and tranquility?
What can water symbolize?
Liquid
Purity
Good luck
Anger
What does this symbol represent?
Poison
Health
Belonging
Hatred
Which of the following symbols may represent a broken relationship?
A Siberian Tiger
Shattered glass
Fire
Stars
Which of the following symbols may represent a fresh start?
A chair
A shovel
Rain
Gold
What might the red rose in "Beauty and the "Beast represent?
Hope
wealth
Peace
Intelligence
In a story, what could a storm symbolize?
love
happiness
danger
luck
What might the color yellow represent in a story?
happiness
royalty
pride
death
What do trees often represent
intelligence
life
anger
depression
What do foxes often symbolize?
insanity, craziness
stubbornness, reluctance
slyness, cleverness
tiredness, exhaustion
Often a bridge symbolizes...
cleverness
wisdom
evil
connections
Snakes often represent..
insanity
bravery
hope
evil
Dragons might represent
magic or power
happiness or hope
life or death
age or wisdom
A wall might represent...
height or weight
good vs evil
obstacles or difficulties
life or a journey
What symbols might represent knowledge?
a crow or eagle
scales or weights
a book or light
worms or mice
World War ll was raging on in Europe in 1941 when Stan Lee created this character. His superhero suit and shield were red, white, and blue symbolizing patriotism to our country. Which superhero is this?
Batman
Dr. Strange
Ironman
Captain America
What do the dark and light colors of Scar and Mufasa in the Lion King represent?
males and females
good and evil
age and wisdom
anger and calmness
