Symbolism Practice

What is symbolism?

• When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story

• A reference to another literary work

• The tone of the story

• The events of the story

True or False: Symbols can only have one meaning.

• True

• False

What does Spring symbolize?

• symbolizes - birth, rebirth, new beginnings, new life

• symbolizes - the prime of life, energetic, growing

• symbolizes - the decline, approach of death, getting old

• symbolizes - death, end of life, an ending

Often a bridge symbolizes...

• cleverness

• wisdom

• evil

• connections

A dog does NOT symbolize...

• loyalty

• protection

• friendship

• mystery

On their wedding day, the groom gave his bride a bouquet of red roses. What do the red roses symbolize?

• his love for his bride

• her favorite flower

• life

• power

What might a "storm" symbolize?

• A difficult time

• Thunder and lightning

• A party

• Cold weather

What is the symbol in the stanza?

• Light

• Night

• Firework

• Fourth of July

What does the symbol stand for?

• Light in the sky

• Be proud of yourself

• Beautiful colors

• My favorite holiday

What is the most likely reason the poet uses symbolism in "Firework"?

• The poet loves the different colors of the fireworks.

• The poet wants to show that each person is beautiful and unique like a firework.

• The poet believes that people's flaws can be overcome.

• The poet loves to use fireworks on the Fourth of July.