Symbolism & Allegory

What is a symbol?

• An object with meaning attached.
•  An event with meaning attached.
• An animal with meaning attached.
• All of the above.

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Symbols can be...

• ...made of silly string.
• ...obtrusive.
• ...either inherited or invented.
• ...nowhere.

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Symbols represent...

• ...abstract concepts.
• ...layers of meaning.
• ...something other than the object itself.
• ...All of the above.

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What four things can be symbols?

• East, west, north, and south.
• The Easter Bunny and Santa Claus.
• Cards, envelopes, whiteout, and pens.
• Objects, events, people, or animals.

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Symbols allow writers to...

• ...convey layers of meaning.
• ...take a break from typing so much.
• ...turn on their headphones while they type.
• ...play Solitaire.

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An allegory is...

• ...a story that represents something beyond itself.
• ...when the characters or story represent historical events.
• ...represent abstract or moral ideas.
• ...All of the above.

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Two types of allegories are...

• ...Cain and Abel.
• ...Romeo and Juliet.
• ...parables and fables.
• ...scissors and tape.

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