Symbolism and Theme
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English
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a symbol?
Back
A symbol is something that stands for itself AND something else, having a deeper meaning.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a heart typically symbolize?
Back
A heart typically symbolizes love.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a theme in literature?
Back
A theme is an abstract idea that represents the underlying message or insight of a literary work.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is a theme different from a topic?
Back
Unlike the topic of literature, a theme cannot be just one word; it is a more complex statement.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: A theme should be a statement, not just one word.
Back
TRUE
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of symbolism in literature?
Back
Symbolism adds depth to a story by allowing objects, characters, or events to represent larger ideas.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a single symbol have multiple meanings?
Back
Yes, a single symbol can have multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
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