Symbolism Motif and Theme

What is a theme?

• A message about life or human nature
• The time and place of a story
• The part of a story where the characters are introduced
• The feeling or atmosphere of a story

What is a symbol?

• The time and place of a story
• An object, activity, place, or person that stands for something beyond itself
• The feeling or atmosphere of a story
• The problem in a story

The American flag is considered a symbol of ________.

• happiness
• love
• freedom
• fame

What would a bridge most likely symbolize?

• emptiness

• knowledge

• a connection

• bravery

What would a seed most likely symbolize?

• growth

• knowledge

• insanity

• sadness

On their wedding day, the groom gave his bride a bouquet of red roses. What do the red roses symbolize?

•  his love for his bride
• her favorite flower
• life
• power

Red is used for Valentine's Day decorations. Why is this color chosen?

• It is vivid.
• It represents love.
• It is the color of roses.
• It represents the chosen one.

The use of an image or an object to stand for something else 

• Imagery
• Symbolism
• Theme
• Denotation

Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

• To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject
• To show the importance of symbols

What is the literal meaning of this symbol?

• good luck
• St. Patrick's day
• A green, four leaf clover from a plant
• Leprechaun