The document discusses symbolism and provides several examples: - The picture of two women on a door symbolizes a restroom. - The check mark symbol commonly represents "no smoking". - A dove is often used in literature to symbolize peace due to its abstract meaning. - Two masks together symbolize drama. - Seasons can symbolize different themes in literature, such as autumn representing growing old. - A paragraph describing a neighborhood with small houses, flowers, and children playing symbolizes a sense of community.

1. Symbolism
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Symbolism is when something represents itself
and something else.

2. What do you see in the picture?
Below is a picture of two women. If we see this
symbol on a door, what does it represent?
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3. If you guessed restroom, you are
absolutely correct!
The picture alone is just a
picture. However, it has
become a SYMBOL that
represents something else.

4. What does the symbol below
represent?
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5. Is this a familiar symbol?
It looks like a check mark, but what does it
symbolize?
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6. This check mark has come to
symbolize
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A dove is a bird. It symbolizes peace. This is an abstract
symbol that is often used in literature.

9. Below is a picture of two mask. Together these mask
symbolize drama.
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10. Abstract Symbols
in literature
Seasons
• Autumn- growing old, nearing
death.
• Winter- death, hibernations,
no movement.
• Spring- life and growth
• Summer- maturity and
knowledge.

11. Read the excerpt below. What do you think
that the paragraph symbolize?
There was once a neighborhood where
people lived in small, low houses with open
yards. Flowers grew in front of these houses,
and children played on the front lawns.
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/north_carolina/student/languageart/assets/binders/readst
rat3534055.pdf