Symbolism

SYMBOLS AROUND US

1. A green traffic light means “go.”

2. A school bell signals the beginning of the school day.

3. A cross on a necklace shows that the wearer is Christian.

CATEGORIES

• Visual

• Written

• Music and sound effects

• Nonverbal (unspoken)

• Verbal (spoken)Which category would these fall

under?

SYMBOLS AROUND USIn your group, make a list of symbols you encounter in everyday life. Think about these categories as you list:

• Visual

• Written

• Music and sound effects

• Non-verbal (unspoken)

• Verbal (spoken)

WHAT COULD THE FOLLOWING

SYMBOLIZE?

1.Why do you think authors include symbolism?

2.What effect does it have in a story?

IN YOUR GROUPS, DISCUSS: