Imagery and Symbolism in "The Scarlet Ibis" — Quiz
Question 10 • English Language Arts 9
Read the excerpt from “The Scarlet Ibis.” I thought myself pretty smart at many things, like holding my breath, running, jumping, or climbing the vines in Old Woman Swamp, and I wanted more than anything else someone to race to Horsehead Landing, someone to box with, and someone to perch with in the top fork of the great pine behind the barn, where across the fields and swamps you could see the sea. I wanted a brother. What does the imagery in this excerpt best show about the narrator?
Answer
A
He is intelligent and wants someone to study with.
B
He is talented and wants someone to compete with.
C
He enjoys sightseeing and wants someone to travel with.
D
He enjoys nature and wants someone to share it with.
Explanation
The narrator lists physical activities he is good at—holding his breath, running, jumping, and climbing—and says he wants someone to race and box with. These details show that he is talented at physical challenges and wants someone to compete with. The scenery matters less than the activities he wants to share.
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