Symbolism

Symbols represent...

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

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does this symbol represent?

• Peace
• Love
• Anger
• A flower

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

What does this symbol represent?

• Circles
• Want
• Infinity/forever
• Anger

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

What does this symbol represent?

• Anger
• A bald eagle
• Freedom
• Creeping

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

What does this symbol represent?

• Royalty/power

• Success

• Beauty

• Hatred

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does this symbol represent?

• Red, white, and blue
• School
• Freedom
• Canada

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

In a story, what could a storm symbolize?

• love

• happiness

• danger

• luck

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

The color red symbolizes what two emotions?

• sadness

• happiness

• love

• anger

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.4