2. Symbolism A symbol in literature is an object that represents an idea or a set of ideas. For example, in the United States and other countries the red octagon is a symbol for the traffic sign meaning stop.

3. Write down what this symbol represents.

6. THEME It is a message, lesson, or truth about life / people that is discovered in literature. It is usually not stated directly and there may be more than one. PLOT It is the series of events that happen in a story. TOPIC It is the general subject of the story. It can usually be stated in one or two words.

7. Examples (Can you determine which is topic, plot, or theme?) The Martians began to use the heat ray. Alien Invasions People do crazy things when they are afraid.

8. Examples (Can you determine which is topic, plot, or theme?) The humans used cannons against the invaders. There should always be hope during difficult situations. Human Nature

9. The End