Symbolism Middle School

What is symbolism?

• When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story

• A reference to another literary work

• The tone of the story

• The events of the story

In a story, what could a storm symbolize?

• love

• happiness

• danger

• luck

The color red symbolizes what two emotions?

• sadness

• happiness

• love

• anger

This symbol symbolizes what?

• practice of medicine

• law; justice

• equality

• strength

This symbol symbolizes what?

• life

• air circulation

• recycling

• life cycle

This image symbolizes what?

• smoke detection

• aliens

• nuclear waste

• biohazard

This symbolizes what?

• peace

• grief

• death

• positivity

This images symbolizes what?

• two-faced

• happiness

• drama; theatre

• sadness

Which picture is a symbol of peace?

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Do you feel that you understand symbols and symbolism?

• Yes

• No