Symbolism is the use of symbols. Symbolism plays an important role in many different types of literature. It can highlight certain elements the author wishes to emphasize and all add levels of meaning.
A symbol is anything that stands for something else. In literature, symbols often stand for ideas, such as love or hope. Writers often use symbolism to reinforce the theme or message of a story. To interpret symbols, notice items seem to be of special importance and analyze the details the writer uses to describe them.
· The meaning of a symbol is often open to interpretation by the reader, but it should be based on story events and details.
· A symbol may have more than one meaning.
Symbolism creates a larger theme. As you analyze each symbol, notice the words and phrases not just for their literal meanings, but also for the thoughts and emotions that they trigger. Writers choose words and phrases not just for their literal meanings, but also for the thoughts and emotions that they trigger. The feelings that a word brings to mind are called connotations. Authors use words with specific connotations to describe the symbols in their stories.
As you read, create the a chart to keep track of symbols, looking for specific, descriptive words about an object, details of how the character reacts to an object, and what the symbol may represent. Look for the symbolism in the stories "The Sound of Summer Running" and "Eleven."
A symbol is anything that stands for something else. In literature, symbols often stand for ideas, such as love or hope. Writers often use symbolism to reinforce the theme or message of a story. To interpret symbols, notice items seem to be of special importance and analyze the details the writer uses to describe them.
· The meaning of a symbol is often open to interpretation by the reader, but it should be based on story events and details.
· A symbol may have more than one meaning.
Symbolism creates a larger theme. As you analyze each symbol, notice the words and phrases not just for their literal meanings, but also for the thoughts and emotions that they trigger. Writers choose words and phrases not just for their literal meanings, but also for the thoughts and emotions that they trigger. The feelings that a word brings to mind are called connotations. Authors use words with specific connotations to describe the symbols in their stories.
As you read, create the a chart to keep track of symbols, looking for specific, descriptive words about an object, details of how the character reacts to an object, and what the symbol may represent. Look for the symbolism in the stories "The Sound of Summer Running" and "Eleven."