Deciphering Symbols in Literature

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Objective

I can analyze how symbols contribute to the meaning of a literary text.

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Warm-up video

OSU School of Writing, Literature and Film · 5:21

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Practice

3 questions

1

Explain the difference between a superficial and a sophisticated approach to identifying symbols in literature, according to the video.

2

The video discusses the color red as a symbol. List three different things the color red could symbolize and explain why it is important to consider context when interpreting its meaning.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Explain how the same symbol, such as the color white, can have different or even opposite meanings in literature. Provide an example from the video transcript.

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