Symbolism

What is symbolism?

• An image that means exactly what it is

• Something that is used to represent and idea

• Nothing. You made this thing term up Mr. Johnson

• An extreme exaggeration

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What kinds of things can be symbolic?

• Colors

• Objects

• Shapes

• All of the above

Symbols represent...(Choose two)

• ...abstract concepts or ideas

• ...a figurative exaggeration

• ...something other than the object itself.
• ...a comparison without using like, as, or than.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Symbolism can be defined as

• comparing two objects using like or as

• using a tangible thing to represent an intangible thing

• the use of images to represent an idea

• both B & C

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Authors use symbolism to (Choose two)

• keep readers guessing

• to make the text more interesting

• to engage readers in a deeper understanding of the text

• to show off

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

True or False: Symbols can only have one meaning.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

A dog might symbolize...

• loyalty

• furriness

• responsibility

• mystery

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What might a "storm" symbolize?

• A difficult time

• Thunder and lightning

• A party

• Cold weather

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following symbols may represent a broken relationship?

• A Siberian Tiger

• Shattered glass

• Fire

• Stars

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A lion would most likely symbolize...

• Courage

• Weakness

• Jealousy

• Love

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