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Literary Elements and Techniques | Symbolism

Classroom Resource Information

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.

Unpacked Content

Teacher Vocabulary:

Literary devices
Literary texts
Textual evidence
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Imagery
Tone
Symbolism
Irony
Mood

Knowledge:

4. Students know:

Authors of literary texts, such as prose and poetry, often include literary devices and figurative language to create a particular tone and mood.
Evaluating literary devices that are used in a text can support a personal interpretation of a text.

Skills:

4. Students are able to:

Identify literary devices in literary texts, including simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, imagery, tone, symbolism, irony, and mood.
Evaluate how an author's use of literary devices supports an interpretation of the text.
Cite evidence from the text to support their evaluations.

Understanding:

4. Students understand that:

Authors use figurative language and literary devices to develop tone and mood in their writing.
Literary devices contribute to the literal and/or figurative interpretation of a text.

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.

Unpacked Content

Teacher Vocabulary:

Literary devices
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Imagery
Tone
Symbolism
Irony
Mood
Allusion
Literary text
Textual evidence

Knowledge:

4. Students know:

Authors of literary texts, such as prose and poetry, often include literary devices and figurative language to create a particular tone and mood.
Analyzing literary devices that are used in a text can support an interpretation of the text.
Analysis of a text should be supported with text evidence from the writing.

Skills:

4. Students are able to:

Identify literary devices in literary texts, including simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, imagery, tone, symbolism, irony, mood, and allusion.
Analyze how an author's use of literary devices supports an interpretation of the text.
Cite evidence from the text to support their analysis.

Understanding:

4. Students understand that:

Authors use figurative language and literary devices to develop tone and mood in their writing.
Literary devices contribute to the literal and/or figurative interpretation of a text.

Tags:

connotation, context clues, denotation, reference tools, symbolism

License Type:

Public Domain
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Accessibility

Video 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".

This resource provided by:

Author:

Jessica Byrd

ALEX Classroom Resource

Literary Elements and Techniques | Symbolism