1.  What is a symbol?    _________________________________________________

2.  Jot down five (5) letters of the alphabet and record their symbolic significance:

     a.  ______________________________________________________________

     b.  ______________________________________________________________

     c.  ______________________________________________________________

     d.  ______________________________________________________________

     e.  ______________________________________________________________

3.  What is a scarlet ibis?  Provide a 2-3 sentence description of this bird.

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4.  Describe the environment in which the scarlet ibis lives.

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5.  How is the environment important to the bird’s survival?

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6.  In the poem, “The First Lesson”, the father is giving his daughter advice not only about
     floating but also advice about  ________________________________.

7.  Provide a brief explanation for your choice of symbolism.

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