Symbolism

Symbols represent...

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

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

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 different text

• beneath the surface - analysis

TRUE OR FALSE: natural events like Thunderstorms, Tornados, Rain, and Snow can be symbols.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why are symbols important in literature?

• They are important because they are funny.

• They are important to the story because they help you understand something about the character, the theme, or the story in general.

• They are important because characters need symbols to survive.

• They are important because they are symbols.

Symbols can only have one meaning.

• True

• False

Are emojis symbols?

• Yes

• No

Sunrise often symbolizes_______?

• Hopes and dreams

• A new beginning

• The end of time

• Death

In "The Hunger Games," Katniss is forced by the government to fight in a battle. But she always wears a pin with a Mockingjay bird. This pin probably symbolizes...

• love

• freedom

• loyalty

• evil

If you wanted to show that a character was very mysterious, what might you describe in the sky above them?

• sunshine

• the moon

• clouds

• rainbow