The document discusses different types of symbols people encounter in everyday life, including visual symbols like traffic lights, written symbols, musical and sound symbols, nonverbal symbols, and verbal symbols. It prompts readers to make a list of common symbols within these categories and discusses how authors use symbolism in stories to convey additional meanings and have an effect on the story.

1. Symbolism

2. SYMBOLS AROUND US
1. A green traffic light
means “go.”
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2. A school bell signals the
beginning of the school
day.
• Written
3. A cross on a necklace
shows that the wearer
is Christian.
• Nonverbal (unspoken)
Which category would
these fall under?
• Visual
• Music and sound
effects
• Verbal (spoken)

3. SYMBOLS AROUND US
In your group, make a list of symbols you
encounter in everyday life. Think about these
categories as you list:
• Visual
• Written
• Music and sound effects
• Non-verbal (unspoken)
• Verbal (spoken)

4. WHAT COULD THE FOLLOWING
SYMBOLIZE?

16. IN YOUR
GROUPS, DISCUSS:
1. Why do you think authors
include symbolism?
2. What effect does it have in a
story?