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Which of the following describes a symbol everyone recognizes?
motif
private
universal
abnormal
What does a heart typically symbolize?
fear
time
love
hunger
True or False?
Symbols can only have one meaning.
True
False
Symbols are not just metaphors. A symbol must appear in a story’s...
plot
motif
simile
introduction
Which of the following best describes a motif?
a direct comparison found in a text
a message about life found in a text
an image that repeats throughout a text
the driving force behind a character’s actions
True or False?
Anything in a story can be a symbol.
True
False
Two major ________ in The House on Mango Street have to do with Chicana identity and the American dream.
plots
themes
images
footnotes
Esperanza’s house symbolizes poverty and...
greed
hard work
unfulfilled dreams
neighborhood history
True or False?
Sandra Cisneros included symbols in The House on Mango Street on purpose.
True
False
Symbols aren’t always obvious. In many cases, you have to look ________ to uncover a hidden theme.
in the contents
across chapters
in a different text
beneath the surface
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