Symbolism

What does a snake symbolize?

• evil

• protection

• courage

• laziness

What does winter symbolize?

• youth and immaturity

• birth and new life

• old age and death

• change and adulthood

A dog DOES NOT symbolize...

• loyalty

• protection

• friendship

• mystery

What image could you use to symbolize power?

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Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

• To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

• To show the importance of symbols

Symbols represent...

• ...abstract concepts.

• ...layers of meaning.

• ...something other than the object itself.

• ...All of the above.

Define the term Symbolism.

• Person, place, thing or event that stands for itself and for something beyond itself as well.

• a word used to describe the difference between what we expect and what actually happens.

Taking a new object, character, or event and making it the embodiment of some human concern by attaching meaning to it

• Invented Symbol

• Inherited Symbol

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

What can water symbolize?

• Liquid

• Purity

• Good luck

• Anger

Demons do NOT symbolize ______________

• Addictions

• Internal struggles

• Weaknesses

• Protection