Symbolism

What is the definition of symbolism as described in the text?

• The use of a symbol to represent something beyond its literal meaning.

• The use of a symbol to represent its literal meaning.

• The use of a symbol to represent only emotions.

• The use of a symbol to represent only objects.

Which of the following is an example of symbolism mentioned in the text?

• A high-five

• A smile

• A crown symbolizing royalty

• A handshake

What does the color white often symbolize according to the text?

• Danger

• Innocence

• Royalty

• Strength

What advice does the master painter give to the young man in paragraph 2?

• To keep copying his paintings.

• To paint how he feels.

• To stop painting.

• To buy new brushes.

How does the young man feel about his own paintings compared to the master painter's?

• He thinks they are better.

• He thinks they are the same.

• He thinks they are not as good.

• He thinks they are unique.

What does the young man buy to imitate the master painter's style?

• A new canvas

• A brush like the painter's

• A book on painting

• A new set of paints

What do spring and autumn symbolize in the poem?

• seasons

• youth and old-age

• flowers

• happiness and sadness

What person, item, animal, or idea is used as a symbol in the passage?

• a bird

• a tree

• a squirrel

• a window

What does the symbol represent to Dana?

• Persistence and determination

• Fear and anxiety

• Joy and happiness

• Sadness and despair

What does the symbol suggest about the passage’s theme?

• Giving up is sometimes necessary

• Persistence leads to success

• Nature is unpredictable

• Practice makes perfect