Symbolism in Literature

What is symbolism in literature?

• Something that is used to represent an idea or quality.

• A picture that means exactly what it is.

• A symbol.

What might the rose in "Beauty and the Beast" represent?

• Hope

• Love

• The passing of time

• Intelligence

Why do authors and story-tellers use symbols?

• To add interest to a literature

• They lighten the tone of literature

• to convey something that adds deeper meaning

• To confuse the reader

After struggling to escape a hard life, the protagonist is described in the last chapter as twirling around on a spring day surrounded by newly budding trees and blooming flowers. What does this resolution symbolize?

• sadness that the new season has started

• excitement to hear the birds chirping

• optimism that life is restarting; representing a new birth

• disappointment that summer is so close

What might a "storm" symbolize?

• A difficult time

• Thunder and lightning

• A party

• Cold weather

What does the apple symbolize in the story of Snow White?

• Snow White's death and destruction

• Snow White's beauty and charm

• The Queen's intense jealousy

• Temptation

Sunrise often symbolizes_______?

• Hopes and dreams

• A new beginning

• The end of time

• Death

Which of the following symbols might represent a broken relationship?

• Siberian Tiger

• Shattered glass

• Fire

• Stars

What do you think this symbol represents?

• Anger

• A bald eagle

• Freedom

• Creeping

Which animal do you think symbolizes wisdom and knowledge?

• Mouse

• Rabbit

• Owl

• Monkey