Symbolism and Allegory

What is symbolism?

• a comparison using like or as

• an event that predicts the future

• Something that means more than what it is

• biblical reference

Ravens symbolize bad omens, like _______ or disasters.

Symbolism may be a(n)

• Situation

• Object

• Hyperbole

• Person

A symbol functions literally and _______ at the same time

What would a dove symbolize?

• Danger

• Peace

• Death

• Violence

How is the spider symbolic in our first poem?

• It is not symbolic at all

• The spider is symbolic to our fears

• The spider symbolizes peace

• The spider is symbolic to our souls, which venture measureless ocean's of space

What is an allegory?

• A chronic disease

• is a narrative or description that has a second meaning beneath the surface

• the theory of evolution

• a comparison not using like or as

When talking about allegories, what is the author's major interest?

• Addressing someone absent or dead as if the person or thing were present and alive

• The ulterior meaning

• His call to action

• To emphasize on the images

What is the allegory of our second poem, "Peace"?

• Peace is obtained by forming a relationship with God and living sin free

• We cannot obtain peace

• The old man was really from the future and told his past self the secret to find peace

• Peace was actually in the cave but he looked over it

What are both symbolism and allegory used for?

• They both question the meaning of life and human experience

• Concealing some hidden meaning

• To confuse students on the AP exam

• They both highlight sensory imagery