Symbolism

What is the definition of symbol?

What is the meaning of symbolism?

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

• The use of pictures to express feelings or emotions

• The use of emojis in text messages

• The amount of themes in a specific novel

Match the following

• freedom

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• humility, patience,

  stupidity

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• romance

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• sadness or despair

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• opportunity

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How is symbolism used in literature?

How do symbols reveal themselves?

• physical objects,

  characters,

  events,

  places,

  titles

• words,

  gifs,

  and emojis

• characters,

  words,

  events,

  and places

• titles,

  places,

  events,

  and pictures

How does an author use physical objects to create symbolism in literature?

• They make a point of describing or comparing the object.

• They use repetition.

• The author tells you that the object is important.

• They use metaphors.

How do characters reveal symbols?

Can a character serve as a symbol themselves?

How can an event be symbolic in a piece of literature?

One of the most (a)   clues of symbolism can be the title of the work.

• obvious
• disputable

Please list and explain the five symbols of Long Way Down.