Symbolism

Symbols represent

• ...abstract or intangible concepts

• ways of life, values and ideas

• ... something other than the object itself.

• ...All of the above.

What is symbolism?

• an image which suggests or represents something other than itself.

• A reference to another literary work

• The tone of the story

• The events of the story

What would a mountain most likely symbolize?

• a challenge

• surrender

• innocence

• love

Symbols aren’t always obvious. In many cases, you have to look ________ to uncover a hidden theme.

• on the back cover

• across chapters

• in a paired text

• beneath the surface

Define the term Symbolism.

• when something tangible can represents something intangible

• when something intangible can represents something tangible

Ana had spent an unhappy night of tossing and turning. Yesterday, the wrong move had caused her to lose the volleyball match. As she sat up in bed the next morning, she could see the sun just peeking over the bushes in her back yard. As the sun rose higher and shined more brightly, Ana felt her spirits lifting. Feeling her confidence return, Ana thought to herself, I know I can work harder, and I'll make the team forget yesterday ever happened.

In this passage, the rising sun symbolizes—

• Ana's home and safe space

• volleyball season

• a second chance

• a sleepless night

This symbol symbolizes what?

• life

• air circulation

• recycling

• life cycle

In a story, what could a storm symbolize?

True or False: Symbols can only have one meaning.

• True

• False

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The writer describes darkness in the setting with the main character. What is the a problem that the character may be facing?

• night

• calmness

• death

• freedom