1. Symbolism What you see is not always what you get… Sometimes you get more!

3. A symbol is… An object that represents a greater idea An icon (picture) that stands for a bigger meaning

4. Things to look for… 1. Is the thing/object/picture or word repeated? 2. Try and tie it to a larger idea…

5. Even toddlers recognize common symbols…

6. Groups use symbols For example…

7. We use symbols when texting to represent larger thoughts…

8. Color often symbolize moods..

9. What might these colors symbolize?

10. Red?

11. How about a pink ribbon?

12. Remember, _______ are items that represent a ____________ idea or meaning.

13. What’s the diff?

14. Which would you rather receive?

15. Seasons can be used as symbols Spring-Birth Summer-Growth Winter- Death Fall- Maturing (growing older)

16. Objects can hold meaning too …

17. Remember: ____________ are objects that _______________ a greater meaning.

18. How were symbols used in “The Cask of Amontillado”? Fortunato’s outfit— “The supreme madness of the carnival season”— Nitre—”the white web work” Montressor’s family motto–

19. The Montressor’s name means “my treasure” and within “The Cask of Amontillado” the treasure is revenge because…. The Montressor family motto, “Nemo me impune lacessit” means “no one attacks me without impunity” this symbolizes the revenge Montressor plans in “The Cask of Amontillado” because…