symbols

1. Symbolism
Meanings beyond the obvious. A visual
symbol or picture is used to stand for an
idea. Example: dove=peace

2. IDENTIFY
DISNEY MOVIES

3. SNOW WHITE

4. RAPUNZEL

5. ALLADIN

6. MOANA

7. CINDERELLA

8. BEAUTY AND THE
BEAST

9. A symbol is…
 A symbol is an image which suggests or represents
something other than itself.
 (In other words, when you use something tangible to
represent something intangible) .
We see symbols every day…

10. In other words,….
When you use something tangible
(concrete) to represent
something intangible (abstract)
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11. Tangible vs. Intangible
Tangible
Things that you can touch
Flag
Autumn leaves
Eagle
Peace Sign
Wedding Band
Water
Flowers
Dove
Intangible
Things you cannot touch
Respect
Affection
Wishes
Romance
Disdain
Meaning
Happiness
Angst
Running
Ego

12. Common Symbols
Let’s look at a few symbols that commonly
found in literature

13. Symbolism
A river can represent the flow of
life…
… or its depth may represent
the unknown…
… the water might be purity…
… or there could be dangers
beneath the surface.

14. Symbolism
A walk into a tunnel – or change from
day to night – could show movement
from good to evil, or that something bad
is coming…
A storm at a
critical moment
can represent the
intense emotion
and trouble…
And dawn may show
the end of conflict, the
“start of a new day.”

15. HOW MANY SYMBOLS MEANINGS CAN YOU IDENTIFY?

16. HOW MANY SYMBOLISM COLOR MEANINGS CAN YOU
IDENTIFY?
Red
White
Green
Black
Blue

17. What kind of image would
symbolize you?
create a colorful symbol that represents you and/or
your ideals or something about you.
Your card will be put on the board and explain why
that symbolizes you.