Symbolism

What is symbolism?

• An image that means exactly what it is

• Something that used to physically represent and idea

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

• An extreme exaggeration

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What kinds of things can be symbolic?

• Colors

• Objects

• Events

• All of the above

Symbols represent...(Choose two)

• ...abstract concepts or ideas

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

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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Symbolism is defined as

• A. comparing two objects using like or as

• B. Showing an object for what it really is

• C. can involve the use of symbols to represent an idea, object, or relationships

Authors use symbolism to

• keep readers guessing

• to make the text more complex

• to show off

True or False: Symbols can only have one meaning.

• True

• False

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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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