Symbolism

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for readers to identify symbols and motifs in literary texts?

• It helps readers understand deeper meanings and themes in the text.

• It allows readers to memorize the story more easily.

• It helps readers focus only on the main characters.

• It makes the text shorter and easier to read.

Open Ended

What is our G.R.O.W.L. expectation today?

Categorize

Options (4)

an object that represents something beyond its literal meaning

a recurring element, pattern, or idea that develops the theme.

descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

a narrative where characters and events represent abstract ideasor moral principles.

Match the following

Symbol

motif

imagery

allegory

Multiple Choice

In the movie "Snow White," the witch tries to sell Snow White an apple and says, "One bite and all your dreams will come true." In this story, the apple most likely symbolizes...

• Love

• War

• Temptation

• Peace

Multiple Choice

In this picture a student is giving an apple to a teacher. What does the apple symbolize in this photo?

• Gratitude

• Hate

• Apples

• Good luck

Multiple Choice

What is the difference in the symbol of the apple between the "Snow White" image and the teacher / student image?

• The meaning of the apple stayed the same. It was still a symbol.

• The meaning of the apple changed because the context stayed the same in both pictures.

• The meaning of the apple changed because the context of how it was used changed. In Snow White it was negative, in the teacher / student image it was positive.

• The meaning of the apple changed because for Snow White it was positive and for the teacher / student image, it was negative

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for identifying symbols or motifs in a text, according to the guidelines provided?

• Look for objects, characters, or settings that receive unusual emphasis

• Notice items that appear at significant moments

• Ignore repeated references or patterns

• Consider objects with traditional symbolic associations

Open Ended

What could a rose symbolize?

Open Ended

What are some things that concrete could symbolize?

Open Ended

In your own words explain the symbolism in this poem?

Open Ended

What does the dragon symbol represent, and how might its meaning change in different cultural contexts?

Multiple Choice

How can identifying patterns of symbols and motifs in literary texts help you interpret deeper meanings?

• They help you understand the literal plot only.

• They reveal underlying themes and messages.

• They make the text more confusing.

• They only highlight the main characters.