Symbolism

What kinds of things can be symbolic?

• Colors

• Objects

• Shapes

• All of the above

Symbols represent...(Choose two)

• ...abstract concepts or ideas

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

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What does it mean when something is tangible?

• You can see or touch it

• You can visualize it.

• You can transform it.

• You can't see or touch it.

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True or False: Symbols can only have one meaning.

• True

• False

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A dog does NOT symbolize...

• loyalty

• protection

• friendship

• mystery

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What might a "storm" symbolize?

• A difficult time

• Thunder and lightning

• A party

• Cold weather

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Which of the following symbols may represent a broken relationship?

• A Siberian Tiger

• Shattered glass

• Fire

• Stars

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A lion would most likely symbolize...

• Courage

• Weakness

• Jealousy

• Love

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What would a mountain most likely symbolize?

• a challenge

• surrender

• innocence

• love

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What would a butterfly most likely symbolize?

• wisdom

• death

• change

• power

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