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Symbolism

Symbolism. A symbol is something that represents something else. What can be a symbol?. An object Picture Written word Sound Numerals Language. Apple. $1.42. Chair. I, II, III, IV, V. Religious Symbols. Mathematical Symbols. Political Symbols. Maple Leaf = All things Canadian

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Symbolism

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  1. Symbolism A symbol is something that represents something else

  2. What can be a symbol? • An object • Picture • Written word • Sound • Numerals • Language Apple $1.42 Chair I, II, III, IV, V

  3. Religious Symbols

  4. Mathematical Symbols

  5. Political Symbols Maple Leaf = All things Canadian Red Bars = Pacific and Atlantic Ocean (surrounding Canada) Red Bars also = English and French influences

  6. Color Symbolism

  7. Symbolism in Writing • Symbolism is used to provide meaning to the writing beyond what is actually being described • Plot and action are one level in the story; symbolism is another level

  8. What Do These Mean to You?

  9. Poison - Danger

  10. Love

  11. Olympics

  12. Men’s Room

  13. Peace Sign

  14. International “No”

  15. Example from Literature Harry Potter Could be seen as containing a lot of symbolism Example: snake representing evil. It is no coincidence that the symbol of Slytherin House is a serpent. All information and examples from: http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/symbolism/page.html

  16. Hunger Games • Any ideas as to what might be a symbol in this novel?

  17. survival, friendship, love

  18. survival

  19. rebellion

  20. survival

  21. Woods

  22. survival

  23. silent salute:respect, rebellion

  24. Symbolism in “Through the Tunnel”

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