Symbolism QUIZ

What is symbolism?

• The tone of the story

• The events of the story

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

• A reference to another literary work

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does a dog symbolize?

• friendship

• loyalty

• devotion

• all of the above

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What might a "storm" symbolize?

• Dobby

• thunder and lightning

• conflict

• rain

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

• To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

• To show the importance of symbols

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What might a bear symbolize? (click all that apply)

• courage

• greed

• danger

• happiness

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

A serpent might symbolize.. (click all that apply)

• corruption

• Draco Malfoy

• darkness

• evil

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which season is most associated with rebirth/growth?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Explain one tip you learned that will help you to identify symbolism in literature.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Symbols are not always easily seen.

Sometimes an author will add a symbol to the text which can reveal a _______ meaning.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Symbols aren’t always obvious. In many cases, you have to look ________ to uncover a hidden theme.

• on the back cover

• across chapters

• in a different text

• beneath the surface - analysis

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2