PPT-Symbol and Allegory

Kaelyn Tharp Matteo Macaluso and Nick Shealy Symbolism A symbol is defined as something that means more than what it is Ex A dove symbolizes peace Matteo Macaluso Characteristics of Symbols. brPage 1br Plato THE ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE Republic VII 514 a 2 to 517 a 7 Translation by Thomas Sheehan brPage 2br THE ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE brPage 3br brPage 4br brPage Symbolism and allegory are similarly mixedup in too many students minds Heres the difference In common parlance a parable is a story or short narrative designed to reveal allegorically some religious principle moral lesson psychological reality or g By: Christina, Jasmine, James, . Sabahat. and Jody. What is Allegory?. A story, picture, or play employing representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form. and Tragedians: . Plato. By: Julie Gareton. Plato’s earlier life. Born 428 BC. Political life. Childhood through teen years coping with war. Plato’s life continued. Presented by: Richard Liu. Symbol. Something that means more than what is suggested on the surface.. Can be an object, person, a situation, an action, or some other element that has a literal meaning in the story but suggests or represents other meanings as well.. DO NOW: Write the following definition in your English binder: . . The . Seven Deadly Sins are really attitudes that underlie sins, whether . mortal or . venial, first identified by . St. John Cassian (360 - 435) in his . Chapter 6. Compression. Say as much as possible as briefly as possible. Not that good stories are brief. Nothing is wasted, and each word is chosen for maximum effectiveness (careful selectivity). Every element must do as much as possible (i.e. illustrate character . define. , . recognize. and . explain. . symbolism and allegory.. Symbolism and Allegory. Verbally. , . explain what the following symbols mean:. APK (Activating Prior Knowledge). A symbol is often an event, object, person or animal to which an extraordinary meaning or significance has been attached.. define. , . recognize. and . explain. symbolism, allegory and figurative language.. Symbolism and Allegory. Q: What does it mean to define, recognize, and explain?. See if you can explain what the following symbols mean:. What Symbols Stand For. A . symbol. is often an ordinary object, event, person, or animal to which we have attached extraordinary meaning and significance.. Flags. We use a rectangle of dyed cloth to symbolize a country.. See if you can explain what the following symbols mean:. A symbol is often an event, object, person or animal to which an extraordinary meaning or significance has been attached.. Symbols can be inherited or invented. . a layered story, poem, or picture which can be interpreted on a literal level as well as a metaphorical level. The allegorical interpretation typically reveals a moral, social, or political message.. An allegory has two levels: a literal and a figurative.. The symbolic meaning of an allegory is often political, religious, historical or philosophical. . Satire . The use of humour, irony, exaggeration or ridicule in order to expose and criticize an aspect of society. The use of symbols in literature is called symbolism.. © Bob Rowan; Progressive Image/CORBIS. Why Do Writers Use Symbols?. Writers may use symbols to. suggest layers of meaning to their work. emphasize the story’s theme.