Theme and Symbols

This picture symbolizes the concept of

• strength

• practice of medicine

• law; justice

Objects, places, people, or events are all items that can sometimes have a second, deeper "symbolic" meaning.

• True

• False

A river often symbolizes

• life - the continuous forward flow (movement) of life

• just water

• a geographic place on a map

To recognize symbolism in literature, look for objects, places, events, or ideas that are (1) closely connected to a character and (2) are repeated throughout the story.

• True

• False

In a story, what could a storm symbolize?

• love

• danger or conflict

• happiness

A trail or path is often symbolism for

• life's journey - traveling through life toward the unknown

• pavement

• bicycles

The color purple, in our society, is an inherited symbol of

• royalty

• friendship

• peace

This picture symbolizes the bigger idea of

• belonging

• hatred

• medicine/health

This picture is a symbol for what larger, secondary idea?

• peace

• death

• positivity