Symbolism Review

Symbolism is...

• dumb.

• when an object represents something else

• an egg in a frying pan

• when an author teaches you a lesson

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Brando logos and emojis are examples of...

• symbols we easily recognize

• commercials

• poems

• figurative language

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

A symbol's meaning relies on:

• the context and author's intent

• the definition and the author's style

• the message and the theme

• the International Dictionary of Symbols and Shapes

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

colors, animals, and things in nature are all examples of...

• possible settings for a book

• items Mrs. Yeagle wants for Christmas

• things to study in math class

• possible symbols

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

dark, gloomy colors and shadows everywhere could symbolize...

• danger or evil

• happiness

• a new start

• a long trip

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Symbols help readers...

• get a deeper meaning from the book

• feel less bored with the story

• recognize secret messages easier

• have something to write boring essays about

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

It's probably a symbol if...

• the author doesn't describe it at all

• it is repeated or the author describes it a LOT

• the author specifically says "this represents this other thing"

• the back of the book summary mentions it

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

symbols can be found in...

• our every day lives

• literature and books

• art and decorations

• all of the above

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Sunshine and light might symbolize...

• death

• hope

• hot weather

• anger

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.4