Imagery and Symbolism in "The Scarlet Ibis"

Question 1

Which phrases are examples of sensory imagery that help the setting come alive? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

"roaring through the pines"; “shattered by a bolt of lightning”; “the deafening peal of thunder”

Question 2

What does the imagery in the passage show about Doodle?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He cares about giving the bird a proper burial.

Question 3

Compare the imagery used to describe the ibis in the first page to the imagery used to describe Doodle in the second. How are Doodle and the bird similar? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both fall.; Both are in an awkward position.; Both have a long, slim neck.; Both are described using the color red.

Question 4

Use the passage to think about the story’s central symbol. What symbol does this passage describe? What is the literal meaning of this symbol? What does the symbol represent?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Selection 1: the scarlet ibis; Selection 2: a bird; Selection 3: Doodle

Question 5

What similarities do Doodle and the scarlet ibis have? Check all that apply.Both are beautiful in their own way.Both struggle in their environment.Both are fragile creatures.Both tragically die.Both are separated from their family.Both have a proper burial in the story.Both are rare and unusual.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both are beautiful in their own way.; Both struggle in their environment.; Both are fragile creatures.; Both tragically die.; Both are rare and unusual.

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