What is symbolism?

• A picture that means exactly what it is.

• Descriptive language using the 5 senses.

• An object, place, color, or idea that represents something beyond just itself, often an abstract idea.

• A comparison without using like or as

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Why would an author use symbolism in a story?

• To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

• To add extra detail to their descriptions

• To make the setting more interesting

• To help the reader visualize what's happening

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What kinds of things can be symbolic?

• Colors

• Objects

• Places

• All of the above

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What are universal symbols?

• symbols that are have a meaning for only one person

• symbols that communicate meanings about the universe

• symbols such as stars and galaxies

• symbols with a meaning that many people around the world would understand

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What might a "storm" symbolize?

• A difficult time

• Thunder and lightning

• A party

• Kindness

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Which of the following symbols would best represent a broken relationship?

• A strong tiger

• Shattered glass

• Fire

• Stars

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A lion would most likely symbolize...

• Courage

• Weakness

• Jealousy

• Love

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The color red could symbolize...

• Love

• Death

• Danger

• All of the above

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Symbols represent...

• ...abstract concepts.

• ...layers of meaning.

• ...something other than the object itself.

• ...things they already are.

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What does winter symbolize?

• youth and immaturity

• birth and new life

• ending and death

• change and adulthood

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