1. The Power of
Symbols

2. Today’s Objective
Recognize and understand the significance of various symbols and their meanings.

3. Concrete Definition Symbolism
something that represents or stands for something else, usually an object used to represent something abstract

4. Symbol HUNTER!!!!

5. Directions
On a piece of paper or on your dry-erase board identify the various symbolic meanings we associate with each of the following pictures
There are many possible correct answers!!!!
You can have several different things listed!!!!!

6. This Dress…

7. Possible Answers: Purity, Perfection, Innocence, Goodness, Marriage

8. This Ring…

9. Possible Answers: Marriage, union between a man and woman, money and prosperity

10. This Flag…

11. Possible Answers: America, Freedom

12. This Statue…

13. Possible Answers: America, Freedom, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

14. This President…

15. Possible Answers: Civil War, Honesty, Integrity, 5 Dollar Bill

16. This Product…

17. Possible Answers: Fast food, value, I’m Lovin’ It, Obesity, Unhealthiness

18. This Color…

19. Possible Answers: Go, Money, Growth, Life

20. This Logo…

21. Possible Answers: Hippy, Peace

22. Your Turn!!!
Finish off your assignment by coming up with 5 more people, images, logos, colors or anything else you can think of that has symbolic meaning.
Explain the symbolic significance of each of the things you list.