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What is symbolism in literature?
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When authors use big words to sound smart
When books are very long and detailed
When stories have lots of characters
When something in a story represents a deeper meaning or idea
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Which of these is the best example of symbolism?
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A character's name
The number of pages in a book
The author's biography
A dove representing peace
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What is symbolism in literature?
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Which of these is the best example of symbolism?
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Why do authors use symbolism in their writing?
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In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, what does the robin in Chapter 6 most likely symbolize?
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How does the robin's behavior in Chapter 6 connect to the theme of good versus evil?
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What makes the robin's appearance significant in the story?
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Which of these would NOT be considered a symbol?
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In many stories, what does spring often symbolize?
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How can readers identify symbolism in a story?
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What theme does the robin's guidance connect to in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
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Why might C.S. Lewis have chosen a robin specifically as a symbol?
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What is the difference between a symbol and a regular object in a story?
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In literature, what might a locked door symbolize?
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How does the robin in Chapter 6 help develop the plot?
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What does it mean when we say a symbol has 'universal meaning'?
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Which of these best describes how symbolism affects readers?
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When Maya refused to speak to anyone after losing the spelling bee, her silence spoke volumes about her feelings. What does 'her silence spoke volumes' mean?
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Based on context clues, what does 'meticulous' mean in this sentence: 'Jake was so meticulous with his art project that he spent three hours just on the border, making sure every line was perfectly straight.'
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Sarah always shared her lunch with classmates who forgot theirs, helped new students find their way around school, and volunteered to clean up after art class. What character trait does this show?
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When the coach said the team was 'walking on air' after winning the championship, what did he mean?
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From context clues, what does 'famished' mean: 'After hiking all day without eating, the campers were absolutely famished and devoured their dinner in minutes.'
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Marcus rolled his eyes every time someone asked for help, sighed loudly when assigned group work, and always found excuses to avoid participating. What does this reveal about his character?
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When Mom said 'Money doesn't grow on trees' after I asked for expensive sneakers, what was she really saying?
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Using context clues, what does 'bewildered' mean: 'The new student looked bewildered as she stared at the complicated schedule, unsure which classroom to find first.'
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Emma always double-checked her homework, organized her backpack every night, and arrived to class five minutes early with all supplies ready. What character trait is most evident?
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When Dad said 'We'll cross that bridge when we come to it' about planning my birthday party, what did he mean?
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From context, what does 'elated' mean: 'Jenny was elated when she saw her test score - she jumped up and down and called her mom immediately to share the good news.'
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Tommy interrupted others constantly, never waited his turn in line, and grabbed supplies without asking. What does this behavior suggest about his character?
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When the teacher said the classroom was 'a zoo' during the party, what did she mean?
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Using context clues, what does 'reluctant' mean: 'Sam was reluctant to try the new food, pushing it around his plate and making faces before finally taking a tiny bite.'
