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Symbolism

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can identify symbols in stories and explain what they represent.

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Symbolism

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14 min

14 questions • Short answer

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5 min

“In a short story, a character carries a heavy suitcase throughout their journey. What could the suitcase symbolize? Explain your reasoning. A recurring image in a poem is a wilting flower. What might the wilting flower symbolize in this context? Explain your answer. ”

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