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Literary device

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Symbolism is?
a)
An underlying message about life
b)
Organization of ideas
c)
A person, place, thing, idea that stands for something beyond itself 
d)
A logical guess
2.

What is symbolism?

a)

exaggerating an idea

b)

a person, place, object, or activity that stands for something beyond itself

c)

using like or as to compare unlike things

d)

giving human characteristics to animals or objects

3.

A dog does NOT symbolize...

a)

loyalty

b)

protection

c)

friendship

d)

mystery

4.

A letter or object or mark to represent an idea or another object

a)

Alliteration

b)

Meter

c)

Connotation

d)

Symbol

5.

Imagine William, Arjun, and Daniel are having a heated debate. They are discussing the difference between symbolism and imagery. Can you help them settle the debate?

a)

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, while imagery is the use of descriptive language to create mental images.

b)

Symbolism is only used in literature, while imagery can be used in any form of art.

c)

Symbolism and imagery are the same thing.

d)

Symbolism is the use of descriptive language to create mental images, while imagery is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

6.

The image is an example of which literary device?

a)

a shopping cart

b)

symbolism

c)

imagery

d)

allusion

7.

What is symbolism?

a)

When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story

b)

A reference to another literary work

c)

The tone of the story

d)

The events of the story

8.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Circles
b)
Want
c)
Infinity/forever
d)
Anger
9.

A symbol is

a)

an object that represents itself AS WELL as something else

b)

A repetition of sounds

c)

When a non-human object is given human characteristics

d)

Words that appeal to a reader's five senses

10.
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
11.

an image that represents something else.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

hyperbole

c)

alliteration

d)

symbolism

e)

imagery

12.

The writer describes a person intently watching a bird fly overhead. What is the bird symbolizing?

a)

freedom

b)

knowledge

c)

the chosen one

d)

birth

13.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
A doctor's office
b)
Health
c)
Belonging
d)
Hatred
14.
A thing that represents or stands for something else. (Especially a material object representing something abstract).
a)
symbol
b)
similie
c)
metaphor
15.

What is it called when a person, place, thing, or event that has meaning in itself also represents, or stands for, something else?

a)

symbolism

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

extended metaphor

16.

What is this NOT a symbol of...

a)

Shelter

b)

Adventure

c)

Love

d)

The Unknown

17.

True or False: Symbols and symbolisms always have a one-to-one correspondence.

a)

True

b)

False

c)
d)
18.

____________________ is the use of images and objects to represent ideas

a)

Personification

b)

Imagery

c)

Symbolism

d)

Description

19.

How is Melinda's reaction to the mirror a symbol of how she feels about herself?

a)

Putting the mirror in the closet symbolizes her low self-esteem.

b)

Putting the mirror in the closet symbolizes how much she likes clothing.

c)

Looking in the mirror for hours symbolizes her vanity.

d)

Looking in the mirror for hours symbolizes becoming an adult.

20.

Sometimes bright colours mean _______________ and serves as a warning.

a)

danger

b)

invitation

c)

welcome