1.2.3 - Symbolism: Objects as Carriers of Meaning
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What is a conventional symbol?
💡 Hint: Think about widely recognized meanings.
Give an example of a contextual symbol.
💡 Hint: Consider how objects can have different meanings in different poems.
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What does symbolism in poetry primarily represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how objects can mean more than they appear.
True or False: A heart is a conventional symbol for love.
💡 Hint: Reflect on symbols you see or hear about often.
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Choose a poem and list at least three different symbols present. Discuss their meanings and how they contribute to the poem's overall message.
💡 Hint: Look for objects or actions that seem to carry deeper meanings.
Analyze a poem that uses a contextual symbol and explain how understanding that symbol changes your perception of the poem.
💡 Hint: Consider what the symbol represents within that poem's unique setting.
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