Exploring Symbols in Poe's Work

Which of the following is a symbol used in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

• The clock

• The sword

• The river

• The mountain

What does the color red symbolize in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

• Wealth

• Death

• Love

• Freedom

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Explain the significance of the ebony clock in the story.

• It represents the passage of time and the inevitability of death.

• It symbolizes the wealth of Prince Prospero.

• It is a symbol of hope and renewal.

• It represents the isolation of the castle.

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Identify the symbolic meaning of the seven colored rooms in the story.

• They represent the seven continents.

• They symbolize the stages of life.

• They are a metaphor for the seven deadly sins.

• They represent the seven wonders of the world.

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Analyze how Prince Prospero's character represents human arrogance.

• He believes he can escape death by isolating himself.

• He is generous and shares his wealth with others.

• He is humble and accepts his fate.

• He is fearful and hides from the Red Death.

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Compare the symbolism of the clock and the masked figure in the story.

• Both symbolize wealth and prosperity.

• Both represent the inevitability of death.

• The clock symbolizes time, while the masked figure represents life.

• The clock represents fear, while the masked figure symbolizes hope.

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What is the author's message regarding the inevitability of death?

• Death can be avoided with wealth and power.

• Death is a natural part of life that cannot be escaped.

• Death is a punishment for the wicked.

• Death is a reward for the virtuous.

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Evaluate the impact of the symbolism of the masked figure on the story's theme.

• It diminishes the theme of fear.

• It reinforces the theme of inevitability of death.

• It introduces a theme of hope and renewal.

• It contradicts the theme of isolation.

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Match the following symbols with their meanings in the story.

• The masquerade ball represents the joy and celebration amidst chaos.

• The power of wealth

• The masquerade ball gives a false sense of security against impending doom.

• The beauty of art

• The masquerade ball showcases the influence and affluence of the elite.

• The illusion of safety

• The masquerade ball highlights the aesthetic and creative expression.

• The joy of life

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Identify the significance of the black room in the story.

• It represents the beginning of life.

• It symbolizes the unknown.

• It is a symbol of death.

• It represents wealth and power.

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