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Symbols SpringBoard 1.23

What is symbolism? Writers commonly use symbolism in literary works to add depth of meaning. A symbol represents something beyond itself. You might think of a symbol as having two meanings: one meaning is LITERAL; another meaning is FIGURATIVE.

Literal vs. figurative A literal meaning of a word or phrase is expected to be understood EXACTLY as it is stated A figurative meaning is one that SUGGESTS some idea BEYOND that literal level. THINK-PAIR-SHARE What are some words or phrases that have figurative meanings?

Colors are Symbols The color black is commonly known as a symbol in text and film. Often times, a “bad guy” is dressed in black, while a “good guy” is probably in white. In what other ways are colors used as symbols?

Advertisements How do advertisements use color in order to sell a product? Most fast foods have red or yellow in their logo because red and yellow initiate feelings of hunger. (Whataburger is orange, which is red and yellow combined.)

Symbols in Advertisements How do advertisements feature products represented in a symbolic way Car is a Mustang. Mustangs are fast. Fast equals power. Power equals Untouchable.

Expressions Look over the following expressions that are clearly meant figuratively. What is the intended meaning? I’m so hungry that I could eat a horse. Literal meaning? Figurative meaning? It’s raining cats and dogs. She broke my heart.

In your Spiral, complete the chart: Story/Object Literal Usage Figurative (Symbolic) Meaning Three Little Pigs: Straw House House made of Straw Flimsy—weak—Not made to last Brick House House made of brick Strong—unbreakable—Made to last Daedalus and Icarus Demeter and Persephone Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie One of your Choice: ____________________