What is the symbol in "Rules of the Game" and explain how it connects to the theme.
Chess is symbolic of the relationship between mother and child; the hidden rules of that relationship
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conspire
What is to meet secretly; to have a secret meeting
200
listless
What is having no energy, being lifeless
200
ponder
What is to think deeply about
200
What is a theme in literature?
Overarching idea; what the author believes to be true about the lesson of the text
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What is the symbol in "Two Kinds" and express how this symbol connects to the theme.
The piano; it shows the struggle between doing what one is asked or expected to by their parents, and the struggle to make own's own decisions about life.
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discord
What is disagreement; clash
300
prodigy
What is being really really good at something to the point of genius
300
solemn
What is serious, quite
300
What can you use as a sentence frame to start writing a thematic statement? Then you cross out this sentence frame to create a thematic statement.
The author believes that...
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Who wrote both of these vignettes?
Who is Amy Tan
400
indignant
What is anger, annoyance
400
reverie
What is daydreaming; zoning out
400
impart
What is to let know, tell, explain information
400
What is a symbol?
A picture, image, or word that represents a larger meaning or a deeper idea.
400
What is the name of the book that these vignettes take place in?
What is The Joy Luck Club.
500
reproach
What is disapproval, disagreement
500
obscure
What is mysterious, different, odd
500
authentic
What is real, original
500
Can the symbolism within a text lead you to create a better, more meaningful thematic statement?
Yes! There is ALWAYS a connection between symbols and themes!!!