WorksheetsUnderstanding Symbolism in Literature
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a symbol according to the provided text?
An object that has no meaning.
An item or object that represents something else.
A literal definition of an object.
A universal sign for peace.
In "The Hunger Games," what does fire symbolize for Katniss Everdeen?
Actual fire burning.
Passion, rebellion, and new beginnings.
Destruction and chaos.
Warmth and comfort.
What does the apple symbolize in "Snow White"?
Health and vitality.
Evil temptation and dark intentions.
A simple fruit.
Happiness and joy.
Why do authors use symbolism according to the text?
To confuse the readers.
To create meaning and emotions, thorough description, convey complex messages, and connect story themes.
To make the story longer.
To avoid using literal language.
How can repetition of words help identify symbolism in a story?
It shows the author's lack of vocabulary.
It indicates an important message the author is trying to convey.
It makes the story boring.
It is used to fill space in the text.
What does the color red symbolize according to the text?
Calmness and peace.
Anger and strong emotions.
Happiness and joy.
Neutrality and balance.
What is one method to identify symbolism in a story?
Ignore detailed descriptions.
Focus on detailed descriptions to understand the importance of an item.
Only read the first and last chapters.
Look for symbols in the title only.
What can the word "dawn" symbolize in a story?
The end of a day.
New beginnings.
Nighttime.
A time to sleep.
How can turning points in a story help identify symbolism?
They are irrelevant to symbolism.
They often emphasize a specific symbol due to a big shift in tone or plot.
They only indicate the end of a story.
They are used to confuse the reader.
Why is it important for a symbol to be explicitly stated in the text?
So readers can make up their own symbols.
To ensure the symbol is part of the overall story and not imagined.
To make the text longer.
To confuse the reader.
Symbolism is defined is
comparing two symbols using like or as
using a tangible thing to represent an intangible thing
can involve the use of symbols to represent an idea, object, or relationships
both B & C
Identify what stage symbolizes
“All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
they have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts,”
world
participants
play
theatre
A dove is the symbol of...
War
Peace
Unity
Friendship
Spring is a symbol for...
New birth, new beginnings
death
exams
travel
What is symbolism?
When the author refrences an object that has no deeper meaning
When an author changes the tone of the story
When an author makes a reference to another literary work
When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story
