Symbolism

Before we begin this lesson, let's see what you already know.Answer the following question to the best of your ability, without looking up the answer.*If you don't know the answer just respond IDK.1) What is symbolism? What is symbolism? Watch the symbolism video. *you will be tested over this knowledge at the end of this lesson. create and edit presentations online, for free. Read the Sybolism Slides.After this lesson you should be able to:Know the definition of “symbolism”Infer how symbolism contributes to and supports the overall theme of the story Symbolism Google Slides Symbolism: YOUR TURN! Read the poem Identityby Julio Noboa Polanco. What symbols (objects) were important in the poem?Draw the symbols in the space provided. Quiz Time!Answer these 5 questions about symbolism.1. What is symbolism? A pattern of sound that includes the repetition of consonant sounds The use of an object, person, situation, or word to represent something else (an idea) in literature An actor's speech, directed to the audience, that is not supposed to be heard by other actors Any story that attempts to explain how the world was created 2. Which of the following is an example of symbolism in literature? Fall representing growing old Water symbolizing rebirth The color black to symbolize evil All of these are correct 3. Identify what stage symbolizes from this excerpt:“All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players;they have their exits and their entrances;And one man in his time plays many parts,” world participants play theatre 4. If the sun here symbolizes human beings and sun symbolizes life what does this stanza symbolizes:“Ah Sunflower, weary of time,Who countest the steps of the sun;Seeking after that sweet golden climeWhere the traveler’s journey is done;” happy times of life time running out life cycle and their yearning for a never-ending life death 5. Identify what symbol does rainbow convey:“My heart leaps up when I beholdA rainbow in the sky:So was it when my life began;So is it now I am a man;So be it when I shall grow old, …” excitement happy times luck hope