Symbol-Symbolism

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Definition #1:

an arbitrary or conventional sign used in writing or printing relating to a particular field to represent operations, quantities, elements, relations, or qualities

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Definition #2: the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character. Source:

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Definition in your own "student friendly" words: ﻿Representing an idea by emphasizing its main points with visual or literary expressions.

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2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example: Obama's campaign motto symbolizes the values and beliefs that he supports. Obama believed that change is necessary to improve this nation, and he symbolizes it with the short phrase. Also, because many citizens during 2008 demanded for change in US, Obama connects the symbol of "change" to himself so that the citizens can link their solution to bring change to Obama.

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2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example: MLK's famous speech uses symbolism by emphasizing the words, "I have a dream" to emphasize that he sees a vision and believes that one day everyone will be treated equally, regardless of their skin colors or races. With his concrete dictions, MLK ensures that his dream is real and will become the reality. Therefore, the audience connects MLK's symbol of "dream" to the vision of the end of segregation.

First Name: Period: School: Ali : 4: Wootton High School Definition #1:

a late 19th-century movement in art that sought to express mystical or abstract ideas through the symbolic use of images Source: [] Definition #2:

artistic imitation or invention that is a method of revealing or suggesting immaterial, ideal, or otherwise intangible truth or states Source: [] Definition in your own "student friendly" words: representing an abstract, intangible idea through imagery and thoughtful diction Link to example #1 (text, advertisement, video, speech, etc):

[] 2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example: Obama's repetitive use of the phrase "one voice" symbolizes the importance our nation's unity. He emphasizes that our nation is not divided based on race, ethnicity, political views, or sexual orientation; our nation is united. Link to example #2 (text, advertisement, video, speech, etc): [] 2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example: In Obama's "yes we can" speech, Obama states clearly that "we are the change that we seek." He symbolizes that in order for a positive change to occur in the United States, we the people must take initiation and make the change ourselves.

First Name: Period: School: Hector 4 Cesar Chavez Definition #1: thepracticeofrepresentingthings by[|symbols], orof investingthingswitha [|symbolic] meaningorcharacter.

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Definition #2: //A symbol is something that represents something else, either by association or by resemblance. It can be a material object or a written sign used to represent something invisible.//

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Definition in your own "student friendly" words: a symbol is a device put to cover up something with meaning and value. it looks plain and simple but the real truth of the symbol is deep and has sentimental value.

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2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example: the video shows various symbols. it is trying to tell you to pay attention to them. all those meaning somethin and represent a very important thing. Symbolism consists of using a single object within a story that stands for something else. One well-known example is in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel //The Scarlet Letter//, where the scarlet letter "A" pinned to Hester Prynne's breast represents adultery. The scarlet letter also has other, more subtle meanings

Read more at Suite101: [|Understanding Symbolism in Literature: Examples of the Use of Symbolism in Poe, Hawthorne, Fitzgerald | Suite101.com] [|http://vickie-britton.suite101.com/understanding-symbolism--in-literature-a193282#ixzz1Xs1Yeuqp] the letter a on the __scarlet letter__ is important because to the naked eye it is the letter A but to the minds eye it is adultery. it is a simple letter no one would think it can stand for a hideous thin as adultery.

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