Literary Elements and Techniques | Symbolism

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Title:

 Literary Elements and Techniques | Symbolism

URL:

 https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/litel18-sym/literary-elements-and-techniques-symbolism/

Content Source:

 PBS
Type: Audio/Video

Overview:

Explore how authors use symbolism to add a deeper level of meaning to their work in this short animated video from WNET. Discussion questions below help students to further apply their understanding before analyzing a text.

Content Standard(s):
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 7
4. Evaluate literary devices to support interpretations of literary texts using textual evidence, including simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, imagery, tone, symbolism, irony, and mood.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 8
4. Analyze the use of literary devices, including simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, imagery, tone, symbolism, irony, mood, and allusion, to support interpretations of literary texts, using textual evidence to support the analysis.
Tags: connotation, context clues, denotation, reference tools, symbolism
License Type: Public Domain
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AccessibilityVideo resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
Comments

Handouts and materials associated with this resource can be found to the right of the video under the heading, "Support Materials for Use with Students".

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Author: Jessica Byrd