Literary devices on symbols and symbolisms.

1. Symbol and
Symbolism

2. What is symbol?
 Symbol is an object which suggests more
that its literal meaning.
 Usually a concrete object
 Could be inanimate
 Could be a character
 Could be an action

3. Recognizing Symbols
 Not everything is a symbol.
 Make sure it’s concrete.
 Look at the title.
 Look for repetition.
 Ask: Is it significant to the plot?

4. What is symbolism?
 In a story, a character, an action, an object,
or an animal can be symbolic.
 Often these symbols stand for something
abstract, like a force of nature, a condition
of the world, or an idea.

5. Peace
Romance
What this picture
symbolizes?

6. Let’s try this out!O Colours.
O Red
– blood, passion, daring
O Black
– cold , evil, dark
O White
– innocence, light, purity
O Seasons.
O Spring
– birth, new beginning
O Summer
– maturity, knowledge
O Winter
– death, sleep, hibernation

7. O Weather.
O Fog
– prevents clear vision or thinking, isolation
O Rain
– sadness, despair
O Lightning
– indicates the spark of life, power, strength
O Animal.
O Fox
– slyness, cleverness
O Dove
– peace, purity
O Snake
– temptation, evil

8. O Trees.
O Apple
– temptation, loss of innocence
O Oak
– strength, wisdom
O Flowers.
O Rose
– youth, romance, potential
O Sunflower
- sturdiness
O Chrysanthemums
– perfection

9. O Objects.
O Chain
– symbolize the bonding
O Key
– power, authority of letting in and shutting out
O Mirror
– unbroken mirror can be a sign of a happy marriage:
broken mirror indicate a separation or destruction.
O Setting.
O Forest
– usually a place for evil or mystery
O Window of a room
– freedom