Symbolism. Symbolism anything that is associated with and hints at something else. In Life… A UNIVERSAL symbol is: anything that is associated with.

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Symbolism

anything that is associated with and hints at something else. In Life… A UNIVERSAL symbol is: anything that is associated with and hints at something else.

In Language Arts… A literary symbol has: a literal meaning but ALSO represents other meanings too

1) Notice an object that often appears (motif!) Tips to find a symbol… 1) Notice an object that often appears (motif!)

Tips to find a symbol… 2) Think about words or ideas you already associate with the symbol = ?

3) Notice how and when the symbol appears in the story Tips to find a symbol… 3) Notice how and when the symbol appears in the story

Tips to find a symbol… 4) Think outside the box!