Symbol Match Answer Key

Students match eight symbols from The Aeneid-such as flames around Ascanius, the Golden Bough, storms at sea, Dido’s fire, Aeneas’s shield, and the Gates of War-to their correct meanings. Each item requires interpreting how an object, image, or omen functions thematically in the poem. Learners connect symbols to concepts like fate, Rome’s future, conflict, divine promise, and guidance. The exercise pushes students beyond literal plot recall into figurative and allegorical reading. By practicing symbolic interpretation, they are better prepared to analyze imagery and motifs in other complex texts. The matching format provides efficient, targeted feedback on understanding.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Literature: Craft and Structure (symbolism and motif)

English Language Arts – Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (mythological imagery)

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Acquisition and Use (academic terms: symbol, motif, omen)

Visual Literacy – Interpreting Images and Emblems in Texts

This worksheet is part of our Aeneid collection.