8 Questions
Match the following symbols with their meanings:
Class ring = Represents the idea of success and pride in one's school American flag = Represents the idea of patriotism and pride Color 'blue' = Symbolizes the idea of sadness Symbols in literature = Fill in missing information or feelings in stories
Match the following symbols with their meanings:
Suitcase = Represents a journey or adventure Campground = Symbolizes a memorable trip or familial love Plane = Represents physical and emotional journeys Lamb = Symbolizes spring and newness
Match the following seasons with their symbolic representations:
Spring = Represents rebirth, youth, and innocence Summer = Symbolizes carefree time, growth, and maturity
Match the following elements of nature with their symbolic meanings:
Trees with buds of green and flowers = Symbolize an awakening and breakthrough Rain in springtime = Indicates washing away of the past or nourishment for growth
Match the following writing themes with their representations:
Hope, youth, innocence = Often represented by spring in literature Freedom, fun, relaxation = Usually associated with summer as a symbolic time
Match the following seasons with their symbolic meanings:
Spring = A new or fresh start Summer = Personal growth and change Fall = A decline, transition, or fading away Winter = Death or death of a dream
Match the following weather conditions with their symbolic representations:
Cold, gray skies, frost and snow = Hopelessness or despair Cold and harsh weather = Difficulties we face in life Skies are gray, frost and snow cover the ground = Lifelessness Time of hibernation or sleep = Symbol of illness, old age, and death
Match the following symbols with their meanings from the text:
Closet and darkness in 'All Summer In A Day' = Symbolic representation Children on Venus experiencing summer after rain = Transformation and understanding Margot Attitudes after summer experience on Venus = Consistent with behavior associated with summer Packing a suitcase = Desire for a fresh start
Study Notes
Symbolism in Literature
- A symbol is a visible object that represents an idea or feeling, used to fuel communication and share thoughts and information.
- Symbols can be colors, signs, objects, or words, and are used to convey meaning beyond their literal interpretation.
Identifying Symbols in Literature
- Look for symbols that appear at important moments in the story.
- Consider how the author presents the symbol, whether it is the focus of the scene or mentioned multiple times.
- Identify the idea or feeling the symbol represents, and how it relates to the story or character.
Seasons as Symbols
Spring
- Represents rebirth, newness, and hope.
- Often associated with youth, innocence, and a fresh start.
- Can symbolize an awakening or breakthrough for characters.
- Examples: the lamb, rain, and blooming flowers.
Summer
- Represents a carefree time, freedom, and growth.
- Can symbolize youth, a period of relaxation, and a time of personal growth.
- Often associated with warm weather, vacations, and spending time with friends.
- Examples: Mark Twain's novels, Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer.
Fall
- Represents a time of transition, decline, and fading away.
- Often associated with knowledge, wisdom, and the results of hard work.
- Can symbolize a time of harvest and reaping what has been sown.
- Examples: leaves changing color, crops being ready for harvest.
Winter
- Represents a time of cold, harsh weather, and difficulty.
- Often associated with hopelessness, despair, and a lack of life.
- Can symbolize illness, old age, and death.
- Examples: Emily Dickinson's poem, "When it comes, the Landscape listens..."
Other Symbols
- Transportation (plane, train, car) can represent a personal journey.
- Packing a suitcase can represent a desire for a fresh start.
- A campground can symbolize a memorable trip, familial love, and a sense of adventure.
- A suitcase can represent a journey or adventure, beyond just holding clothes and items.
Examples of Symbolism in "All Summer in a Day"
- The closet and its darkness symbolize Margot's darkest moment, feeling shut away from the sun and her classmates.
- The sun's appearance on Venus symbolizes a growth that allows the children to understand Margot and her behavior.
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