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The word 'symbol' is derived from the Greek word 'sumbolon' which means 'representation of concrete objects.'
The word 'symbol' is derived from the Greek word 'sumbolon' which means 'representation of concrete objects.'
False
A pair of scales is a concrete representation of justice.
A pair of scales is a concrete representation of justice.
True
The symbolist movement was born in the twentieth century.
The symbolist movement was born in the twentieth century.
False
A flower in general, and a rose in particular, symbolize concrete realities.
A flower in general, and a rose in particular, symbolize concrete realities.
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A snake biting its tail inside a circle symbolizes the beginning of life.
A snake biting its tail inside a circle symbolizes the beginning of life.
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Zenaida Vengerova is a literary critic who studied and recorded the development of Eastern symbolism.
Zenaida Vengerova is a literary critic who studied and recorded the development of Eastern symbolism.
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The Saint-Simonists believe that imagination is only important for artists.
The Saint-Simonists believe that imagination is only important for artists.
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Symbolism is not an important part of literature, language, or words.
Symbolism is not an important part of literature, language, or words.
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Symbolism flourished only in Western Europe.
Symbolism flourished only in Western Europe.
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Symbolist art and literature supported the materialistic society.
Symbolist art and literature supported the materialistic society.
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During the medieval period in Europe, symbolism didn't dominate men’s imagination.
During the medieval period in Europe, symbolism didn't dominate men’s imagination.
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Language, whether written or spoken, is not symbolic.
Language, whether written or spoken, is not symbolic.
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Written language does not include mathematical symbols of the science of algebra.
Written language does not include mathematical symbols of the science of algebra.
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The word 'givenness' is not symbolic of the total present experience.
The word 'givenness' is not symbolic of the total present experience.
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Symbolism is not a method used in literature.
Symbolism is not a method used in literature.
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