Symbolism Middle School

Symbolism

What is it? How can we recognize it?

Open Ended

What is symbolism?

Symbolism is...

https://youtu.be/69A6xyXGC-M

Color

- Black: represents death or evil

- Blue: represents peacefulness and calm

- Yellow: stands for violence and decay

- Purple: stands for royalty

- Red: can symbolize blood, passion, or danger

Color Symbolism

https://youtu.be/Sg04EBvH0-c

Animals

- A bear might represent courage or danger

- A snake could represent corruption or deceit

- A dog often stands for loyalty or devotion

- A butterfly could symbolize a transformation

Open Ended

What words come to mind when thinking about school?

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What are the important objects in the poem? The objects are _________ and _______.

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What do we think the rose and concrete actually stand for in the poem?