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Metaphors vs. Symbols Metaphor Symbol Can never be taken literally functions literally and figuratively Compares 2 unlike things Represents 2 things (or more) Lower ambiguity higher ambiguity (Open-minded!!!) Precise imprecise Are always nouns can be nouns and verbs (actions)

How do I know? Metaphor: Does it ever literally rain cats and dogs? No! Is a human being literally a pig? No! Is fame literally a bee? No! Symbolism in the road not taken: Can you literally choose between two different paths in a wood? YES! Can you figuratively choose between two different paths in life? YES!

Function of Symbols John green says it best: “Symbols are important because they allow us to take something abstract and make it observable, and in doing so, It becomes more powerful.”

Practice with Symbols For each of the following symbols, practice indicating the literal meaning or definition and the powerful figurative representation behind it. Here we go…

Example #1

Practice with Symbols Rule #1: by presenting the same literal object in a different way, it can greatly change the symbolic meaning.

Example #2

Practice with Symbols Rule #2: likewise, the same symbol can produce very contrasting feelings for different people.

Example #3

Practice with Symbols Rule #3: sometimes, a symbol generally agreed upon by one culture is seen by another very differently.

Example #4

Keep this handy list for future reference! Common Symbols Keep this handy list for future reference!

Example #5 Let’s look at how a number is explored in an example from a well-known film…

Function of Symbols John green says it best: “Symbols are important because they allow us to take something abstract and make it observable, and in doing so, It becomes more powerful.”

Doors as symbols

Doors as symbols

Doors as symbols

Doors as symbols

Doors as symbols

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Function of Symbols Paraphrasing John green: The symbol of doors in frozen is important because they take the abstract idea of love and make the characters’ willingness to love observable. and in doing so, the theme of love in frozen becomes much more powerful.