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English 10

 Definition:  When something concrete (such as a person, place, thing, or event) represents something abstract (like an idea, emotion, or quality)

 Engagement ring =  Marriage, love, fidelity, etc.  Crown =  Royalty, power, wealth  Flag =  Patriotism, pride, liberty  Skull and crossbones =  Danger, death, piracy  Come up with two examples of your own!

 Look at examples #1-5 on your notes and consider…  What might an EAGLE symbolize?  What might a ROSE symbolize?

 Symbols are often visual.  When some event, object, or setting is used as a symbol, it often reappears throughout the story.  A symbol usually has something to do with a story’s THEME.

 Definition:  A story in which the characters and settings are symbols, meaning they represent abstract ideas or moral qualities.

 Animal Farm  The Wizard of Oz  Lord of the Flies  A Christmas Carol