and Other T erms What is symbolism Symbols are something that means more than what it is They suggest other that can be beyond their literal meaning Symbols are more than what you see Sometimes they have ID: 700220
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AND OTHER TERMS
Symbolism and Other TermsSlide2
What is symbolism?
Symbols are something that means more than what it is. They suggest other __________that can be __________beyond their literal meaning.Symbols are more than what you see. Sometimes they have _____________________.Symbols can be interpreted differently (and both be correct!)Slide3
Symbols are a variety of things
:They could be an ___________They could be a ____________They could be an ___________Slide4
An
Object as a SymbolA dove represents _______
.
In the story of Noah’s Ark, a dove was sent to see if the flooding stopped. It brought back an olive branch to show land
.
They are a
________
animal that does not kill for food
.A dove represents _____.They are associated with Aphrodite (the goddess of love.)Slide5
A
Person as a SymbolNelson Mandela symbolizes_______
, strength, and justice.
He fought to end Apartheid in South Africa by nonviolently protesting.
________
symbolizes having
“The Right
S
tuff” because of his survival in unimaginable conditions.Survival in the 49th!Slide6
An
Action as a SymbolA ______________
is an action that has no, or little, practical effect but symbolizes, or signals, what the actor wants or believes.
The action
_______________
to the viewers.
Actions can overlap with speech
.
Example: Saluting the flag demonstrates patriotism.Example: Burning the flag demonstrates hostility.Slide7
Simile
It is a figure of speech that makesa ________________using
like
or
as.
“Your
eyes
are
like the stars.”“He is as tall as a giraffe.”1. What do these comparisons do for our senses?2. How do these comparisons give
us
an image?
3. Does it help our understanding of
the
object being compared?Slide8
Simile
Response1.
2.
3.Slide9
Metaphor
An _____________ or identification of one thing with another unlike itself without using like or as.
It means to say that ONE is the OTHER.
“The world is like a stage” ←
__________.
“The world IS a stage” ←
____________.Slide10
How do the two different kinds of comparisons change how you view the world and stage?Slide11
Archetype
An ______________is a plot or character element that recurs in cultural or cross-cultural myths.Ex. The devil as
cloven-hoofed.
The hero, the mother figure, the innocent youth
(
like Scout?!), the mentor,
the villain, etc.Slide12
Archetypal Characters
*________- The character who demonstrates goodness and struggles against evil in order to restore harmony to society.*The Mother figure- The character who guides and cares for a child.*_________- They have values opposite of the hero.Slide13
Archetypal Characters
*_________- The character who protects the main character. They provide wise advice and training to the hero.*__________- He or she is inexperienced with many weaknesses and seeks safety with others. Slide14Slide15
Archetype plots
The journey- the main character takes an emotional or physical journey that helps with their understanding of the world.The
initiation-
the main character undergoes experiences that lead them toward maturity.
Good versus evil-
it represents the clash of good forces versus bad forces.
The fall-
the main character falls from grace as a result of their actions.Slide16
Contextual Symbolism
A symbol __________________that only applies to his or her stories.
Could there be any
e
xamples
in
To Kill a
Mockingbird?Slide17
Sara Teasdale in her poem
Wild Asters develops a number of striking symbols:“In the spring, I asked the
daisies
If his words were true,
And the clever, clear-eyed daisies
Always knew
.
Now the fields are
brown and barren,Bitter autumn blows,And of all the stupid astersNot one knows.”*Spring
and
daisies
symbolize
youth.
*
Brown
and
barren
symbolize transition from youth to old
age.
*Bitter
autumn
symbolizes
death.Slide18
Universal Symbolism
Symbols that occur throughout literature and society.Colors,___________, seasons, etc.
Water represents
_____________
Red represents anger, lust, romance, etc.
Winter represents
___________Slide19
Theme
An idea explored rather than the events.It is the___________of the story.
It is what the author wants you to know.
A broad idea about life.
Usually not stated, but meant to be inferred.Slide20
Sources
http://literarydevices.net/archetype/http://literarydevices.net/symbolism/