English 10

Definition:

When something concrete (such as a person, place, thing, or event) represents something abstract (like an idea, emotion, or quality)

Engagement ring = Marriage, love, fidelity, etc.

Crown = Royalty, power, wealth

Flag = Patriotism, pride, liberty

Skull and crossbones = Danger, death, piracy

Come up with two examples of your own!

Look at examples #1-5 on your notes and consider… What might an EAGLE symbolize? What might a ROSE symbolize?

Symbols are often visual.

When some event, object, or setting is used as a symbol, it often reappears throughout the story.

A symbol usually has something to do with a story’s THEME.

Definition:

A story in which the characters and settings are symbols, meaning they represent abstract ideas or moral qualities.

Animal Farm

The Wizard of Oz

Lord of the Flies

A Christmas Carol