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The Power of Symbols

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What is SYMBOLISM?

The art of representing ideas, objects, processes through signs or symbols (correct)

The art of representing ideas only through visual symbols

The art of representing ideas through spoken words

The art of representing objects through gestures

What are the 3 kinds of symbols mentioned in the text?

Ideograms, Pictograms, Arbitrary designs (correct)

Words, Phrases, Sentences

Metaphors, Tropes, Allegories

Concrete symbols, Abstract symbols, Visual symbols

What does a symbol typify or recall?

Something based on its size

Something naturally by possession of analogous qualities (correct)

Something based on its color

Something unrelated to its qualities

Why does the text suggest that a symbol satisfies both image and ideas effectively?

Because it is a happy synthesis of the concrete and the abstract Signup and view all the answers

Why is a symbol easy to visualize and associate with truths of the inner life?

Because it does not interfere with understanding of the truth Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of every civilization, according to the text?

Metaphors and Tropes Signup and view all the answers

What is the art of representing ideas, objects, processes, etc. through signs or symbols called?

Symbolism Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 kinds of symbols mentioned in the text?

Ideograms, Pictograms, and arbitrary designs Signup and view all the answers

Why is a symbol considered a very happy synthesis of the concrete and the abstract, according to the text?

It satisfies both the needs of an image and ideas effectively Signup and view all the answers

What does a symbol typify or recall, according to the text?

Something naturally by possession of analogous qualities Signup and view all the answers

The Power of Symbols

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Questions and Answers

What is SYMBOLISM?

What are the 3 kinds of symbols mentioned in the text?

What does a symbol typify or recall?

Why does the text suggest that a symbol satisfies both image and ideas effectively?

Why is a symbol easy to visualize and associate with truths of the inner life?

What is the distinguishing feature of every civilization, according to the text?

What is the art of representing ideas, objects, processes, etc. through signs or symbols called?

What are the 3 kinds of symbols mentioned in the text?

Why is a symbol considered a very happy synthesis of the concrete and the abstract, according to the text?

What does a symbol typify or recall, according to the text?

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