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Symbolism Review

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Symbolism is...

a)

dumb.

b)

when an object represents something else

c)

an egg in a frying pan

d)

when an author teaches you a lesson

2.

Brando logos and emojis are examples of...

a)

symbols we easily recognize

b)

commercials

c)

poems

d)

figurative language

3.

A symbol's meaning relies on:

a)

the context and author's intent

b)

the definition and the author's style

c)

the message and the theme

d)

the International Dictionary of Symbols and Shapes

4.

colors, animals, and things in nature are all examples of...

a)

possible settings for a book

b)

items Mrs. Yeagle wants for Christmas

c)

things to study in math class

d)

possible symbols

5.

dark, gloomy colors and shadows everywhere could symbolize...

a)

danger or evil

b)

happiness

c)

a new start

d)

a long trip

6.

Symbols help readers...

a)

get a deeper meaning from the book

b)

feel less bored with the story

c)

recognize secret messages easier

d)

have something to write boring essays about

7.

It's probably a symbol if...

a)

the author doesn't describe it at all

b)

it is repeated or the author describes it a LOT

c)

the author specifically says "this represents this other thing"

d)

the back of the book summary mentions it

8.

symbols can be found in...

a)

our every day lives

b)

literature and books

c)

art and decorations

d)

all of the above

9.

Sunshine and light might symbolize...

a)

death

b)

hope

c)

hot weather

d)

anger