Symbolism Practice

You identify (find) a symbol by

• Looking for what the character did that was important to the plot

• Looking for repeated objects that could represent the theme

• Looking at the plot and determining the problem of the story

• Looking at the actions of the character

A symbol is

• an object that represents itself AS WELL as something else

• A repetition of sounds

• When a non-human object is given human characteristics

• Words that appeal to a reader's five senses

Why does an author use symbolism in a literary piece?

• To summarize the plot of the story using different types of conflicts in the story.

• To emphasize (show) a theme of a story or a character trait of a character more.

What is a symbol?

• an important event in the story

• something representing something else

• an important object with a hidden meaning

• an important character in the plot of the story

He lifted the crown and placed it on his head. He was overcome with all that he had to do to best serve his country . What could the crown BEST symbolize/stand for?

• Hope

• Power

• Love

• Death

After being lost for hours, she peered over the hill and saw the rainbow glittering through the rain. What could the rainbow BEST symbolize/stand for?

• Hope

• Power

• Love

• Death

She couldn't throw away the letter he wrote her, for it contained every word she longed for him to say out loud. What could the letter BEST symbolize/stand for?

• Hope

• Power

• Love

• Death

He peered through the thick clouds and saw the owl sitting ominously on the tree. It did not move. It sat there, staring and bringing the darkness of the night with it. What could the owl BEST symbolize/stand for?

• Hope

• Power

• Love

• Danger

He woke up terrified, rolled over in his crib and grabbed his stuffed bear. What could the stuffed bear BEST symbolize/stand for?

• Comfort

• Happiness

• Health

• Danger

What kinds of things can be symbolic?

• Colors

• Objects

• Places

• All of the above