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SYMBOLISM

SYMBOLISM. Symbols in Literature. What does each of these symbols stand for? Why do you think they have taken on the meanings they have ?. Where Do We Get Symbols?. Writers use symbols to suggest layers of meaning that a simple, literal statement could never convey

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SYMBOLISM

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  1. SYMBOLISM Symbols in Literature

  2. What does each of these symbols stand for? Why do you think they have taken on the meanings they have? Where Do We Get Symbols?

  3. Writers use symbols to suggest layers of meaning that a simple, literal statement could never convey • Speak more powerfully to the reader’s emotions and imagination • Make their stories rich and memorable Symbols in Literature

  4. A symbol is an ordinary object, event, person, or animal to which we have attached a special meaning. What Is a Symbol?

  5. Symbolism is when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story. An author may repeatedly use the same object to convey deeper meaning or may use variations of the same object to create an overarching mood or feeling. Symbolism is often used to support a literary theme in a subtle manner. What Is Symbolism in Literature?

  6. Symbols referring to damnation: Fire, flames, heat, hot temperatures • Symbols referring to salvation: Crosses, angels, haloes, clouds, churches • Symbols referring to reincarnation or reinvention: Phoenix rising from flames, crosses, rainbows, passing storms, dawn, sunrise, broken chains • Symbols referring to death or endings: Gravestones, cemeteries, Grim Reaper, Day of the Dead, skulls, candle blowing out, coffin, ringing of bell What are some examples of symbolism in literature?

  7. Fence- what does it symbolize? • Striped Pajamas- what do they symbolize? • Your examples… What are some examples of symbolism in this book?

  8. Students will reflect on their unique selves. • Using art supplies, create a "symbol" that represents you as a person (values, interests, etc) • Write an explanation that tells about the symbol and why you chose it. • Share with the group Your Personal Symbol Activity

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