Analyzing Poetry

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What is symbolism?

Back

When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story

Front

In a story, what could a storm symbolize?

love

,

happiness

,

danger

,

luck

Back

danger

Front

What might a "storm" symbolize?

Back

A difficult time

Front

What can water symbolize?

Back

Purity

Front

Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

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To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

Front

Diction

Back

An author's choice of words

Front

Feelings and ideas a word evokes.

Back

Connotation

Front

Which connotation is MORE positive? We saw ______ animals at the zoo. Options:

Interesting

,

Weird

Back

Interesting

Front

Which connotation is MORE negative?
It made me feel _______.
Options: Uneasy, Frightened

Back

Frightened

Front

Denotation is a word's ____________.

Back

Literal, dictionary definition