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What do symbols primarily represent?
What do symbols primarily represent?
- Facts and figures
- Only physical objects
- Just cultural elements
- Emotions, thoughts, and more than themselves (correct)
Which color is associated with innocence and peace?
Which color is associated with innocence and peace?
- Green
- White (correct)
- Blue
- Red
What symbol does a dove represent?
What symbol does a dove represent?
- Wisdom
- Peace (correct)
- Evil
- Cleverness
In the story 'The Fox and the Stork', how does the symbol of the fox relate to its behavior?
In the story 'The Fox and the Stork', how does the symbol of the fox relate to its behavior?
What lesson can be inferred from Stork's response to Fox's trick?
What lesson can be inferred from Stork's response to Fox's trick?
What does the color green symbolize according to the provided symbols?
What does the color green symbolize according to the provided symbols?
What does the symbol of the heart typically represent?
What does the symbol of the heart typically represent?
What does the spring symbolize in literary contexts?
What does the spring symbolize in literary contexts?
In literature, what does the symbol of an owl signify?
In literature, what does the symbol of an owl signify?
What reaction does Fox display at Stork's dinner invitation?
What reaction does Fox display at Stork's dinner invitation?
Flashcards
Symbols in Literature
Symbols in Literature
Objects that represent more than their literal meaning, conveying deeper ideas or feelings.
Color Symbolism
Color Symbolism
Colors can symbolize emotions, like white for purity or green for envy.
Animal Symbolism
Animal Symbolism
Animals can be symbolic, like a dove for peace or a snake for evil.
Seasonal Symbolism
Seasonal Symbolism
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Weather Symbolism
Weather Symbolism
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Heart as Symbol
Heart as Symbol
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Key as Symbol
Key as Symbol
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Fire as Symbol
Fire as Symbol
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Dove as Symbol
Dove as Symbol
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Eagle as Symbol
Eagle as Symbol
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Study Notes
Symbols in Literature
- Symbols are objects representing more than their literal meaning; they can signify abstract ideas or feelings.
- Examples include colors, animals, seasons, and weather.
- Colors have symbolic meanings:
- White: Innocence, peace
- Green: Envy
- Black: Mystery, death
- Blue: Calm
- Other common symbols and their meanings:
- Heart: Love
- Key: Solution, answer
- Fire: Knowledge, passion
- Dove: Peace
- Eagle: Freedom
- Snake: Evil
- Owl: Wisdom
- Spring: Beginning, birth
- Flowers: Beauty, calm
- Wind/storms: Anger, trouble
- Fox: Cleverness, sneakiness
Symbols in "The Fox and the Stork"
- In Aesop's fable, the fox uses a shallow dish for soup, making it difficult for the stork to eat.
- The stork reciprocates with a tall jar of fish, similarly making the fox unable to reach it.
- The fox's actions symbolize trickery and short-tempered behavior.
- The stork's response suggests calmness and reason.
Symbols in "Black Beauty"
- In "Black Beauty," different masters represent varying treatment of horses: some kind, others harsh.
- Ginger, a horse character, is linked to the spice, signifying a strong will and potentially a sharp temper or attitude.
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Description
Explore the significance of symbols in literature, including various objects and their deeper meanings. This quiz delves into examples from Aesop's fable 'The Fox and the Stork', highlighting the symbolic actions of the characters and their implications on themes like trickery and calmness.
