1. Symbol, Theme, Irony and Literary Paragraphs
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Symbol, Theme, Irony and Literary Paragraphs

3. Irony: the use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning.
There are three main types of Irony:
Verbal
Dramatic
Situational
Think of sarcasm when you think of Irony
Irony

4. Theme Theme: the moral or central message in a piece of work Examples:
Coming of age
Loss of Innocence
Don’t take your family for granted
Evils of racism
Theme

5. At Church, we go for communion. What does the host symbolize
At Church, we go for communion. What does the host symbolize? What does the wine symbolize?
Symbols in literature are a figure of speech where a person, an object, or a situation represent something IN ADDITION to its literal meaning.
Symbols and Symbolism

6. Symbols and Symbolism Animals Colours Weather/Season/Time Flowers
Dove = peace
Snake/Serpent = temptation/evil
Lamb = children of God
Flowers
Weeds = evil
Sunflowers = sturdiness
Rose = romance, fragility
Colours
Red = immoral; blood; passion
Black = evil, negative, death
Weather/Season/Time
Rain = sadness, despair
Thunder = God’s voice
There are so many things that can be symbols!
Symbols and Symbolism

7. Literary Paragraphs Literary Paragraphs
Describes or explores one aspect of a single short story or poem.
Usually on Theme, Symbol, or Irony
Literary Paragraphs

8. The Game In your Teams, you will compete for
200XP or 15 HP – your choice.
There are two tasks. The first must be completed correctly before you can advance to the second.
The Game

9. The Rules You must work as a team. All members must have the notes!
Keep the noise level down and the productivity high – do not leave your seat unless you are required to.
Focus on your team – do not sabotage or interfere with other teams. Disqualification will result.
When you have completed the first task, send ONE person to Ms. Citton to check your answer.
If you are Correct, receive the second challenge.
If you are Incorrect, go back to your team and try again.
The Rules

10. In the envelope provided, there is a literary paragraph.
Read it!
Together create the “formula” for writing a literary paragraph
*Hints:
Think about the character sketch formula
There are 4 “sections” in a lit. paragraph
Check with Ms. Citton to see if you are right.
The First Task