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Contributor: Rebecca Hann. Lesson ID: 10811
When you pledge allegiance to the flag, are you just saluting a piece of cloth? The flag represents, or symbolizes, its country. Using videos and a fable, learn about symbolism in literature!
Author's Craft is the way a writer writes.
Think about your favorite book, movie, or TV show.
That's symbolism! That is what this lesson focuses on.
Symbolism is when an author uses one thing to represent something else. For example, a red rose might represent love or passion, while a white dove might represent peace.
There are times when the symbolism is obvious and other times when the symbolism is more hidden, and the reader must infer the meaning.
Symbolism is a powerful tool that can add depth and meaning to a work.
Watch these short videos for more information on how symbolism is used within the writing.
Many things represent symbolism in literature. Symbolism allows writers to create levels of meaning and deeper connections within their stories.
Continue on to the Got It? section.
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