Symbolism TB 1.1

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Symbolism

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Using an object to represent something bigger

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What is a symbol?

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An object that represents something besides its own literal meaning

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Symbol: Snake

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Evil

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Symbol: Cupid

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Love

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Match the following symbol with its usual meaning: Blue
Options: Happiness, Grumpiness, Sadness, Excitement

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Sadness

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Symbols represent a concept or idea that is more significant (or more important) than the symbol itself.

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True

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An illustrator draws a picture of darkness around the main character. The darkness represents a problem that the character may be facing. What could this problem be? Options: Night, Calm, Freedom, Death

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Death

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How is the main character feeling at the end of the story, shown twirling around on a spring day surrounded by newly budding trees and blooming flowers?

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Like her life is restarting; representing a new birth.

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Which of the following is an example of symbolism in literature?

• Water symbolizing rebirth.
• Fall representing growing old.
• The color black to symbolize evil.

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All of these are correct.