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Symbolism

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

In the movie "Snow White," the witch tries to sell Snow White an apple and says, "One bite and all your dreams will come true." In this story, the apple most likely symbolizes...

a)

Love

b)

War

c)

Temptation

d)

Peace

2.
The use of an image or an object to stand for something else 
a)
Imagery
b)
Symbolism
c)
Theme
d)
Denotation
3.
A lightbulb symbolizes...
a)
Evil
b)
Idea or Invention
c)
Darkness
d)
Old age
4.

What can a sword symbolize?

a)

cut

b)

courage

c)

fear

d)

romance

5.

What does the color red NOT symbolize?

a)

passion

b)

honor

c)

love

d)

anger

6.

A symbol is a...

a)

Place, object, person, event, or color.

b)

Action, object, person, event, or color.

c)

Action, place, object, person, event, or color.

d)

Action, place, object, event, or color.

7.

In a story, what could a storm symbolize?

a)

love

b)

happiness

c)

danger

d)

luck

8.

The color red symbolizes what two emotions?

a)

sadness

b)

happiness

c)

love

d)

anger

9.

What would a mountain most likely symbolize?

a)

a challenge

b)

surrender

c)

innocence

d)

love

10.

What can water symbolize?

a)

Liquid

b)

Purity

c)

Good luck

d)

Anger

11.
Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?
a)
To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject
b)
To show the importance of symbols
12.
What does this symbolize?
a)
Freedom
b)
Statues
13.

Inside Out is a movie about the emotions Riley, an 11 year old girl. How do you know what emotion each character represents?

a)

Their color

b)

Their actions

c)

Their name

d)

Riley tells us what they are

14.

In poetry, the poet does not always reveal what the symbolism is. To understand the symbols, you have to

a)

check the table of contents

b)

analyze and uncover the meaning and relationships

c)

look in another chapter

d)

phone a friend

15.
What is the literal meaning of this symbol?
a)
good luck
b)
St. Patrick's day
c)
A green, four leaf clover from a plant
d)
Leprechaun
16.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

Circles

b)

Love

c)

Infinity/forever

d)

Anger