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SymbolismAKS Creation 2010
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Definition • A symbol implies a
connection between things.
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Let There Be Symbolism!
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• A symbol is something that is concrete (something that you can touch) that stands for something that is abstract (a feeling, an idea, or an emotion).
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Examples (almost everywhere you look!)
• A dove implies a connection to peace.
• Heart = love
• White = purity or goodness
• American flag = American freedom and democracy
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While you read . . . you will often find symbols that
the author has strategically placed to deepen the meaning of the text; this is called symbolism.
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What can symbols be? • The symbols themselves can be
objects, actions, and even the characters themselves become symbols – standing for good or evil, for instance.
• Regardless of the symbol and whether it is abstract or literal, symbolism adds another dimension to writing.
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CAHSEE Practice Question
• True or False. Symbolism is an abstract object that stands for something that is concrete.
• A True
• B False
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Analysis
• The correct answer is B, false.
• Read the question carefully.
• The terms abstract and concrete are reversed.