What is Symbolism?
Symbolism provides symbolic meanings to highlight the qualities and ideas that are different from their actual sense. There are various forms for representing multiple objects to provide them another purpose. It indulges deep understanding and makes your writing more engaging. Those who have a symbolic value use an action, a word, or an event, etc. Similarly, if we talk about the person standing with a slight distance creates a scene of affection and lovely emotions for you. Symbols depend on the story context that we use in our writing for a variety of meanings. It includes a chain, stands for the union, and the imprisonment, etc. With symbolism, you will have a purpose that signifies the object's sense or feel and action’s understanding of the writing material. You will then have a clear idea about when, where, and how you can use the symbols in your subject matter in your style. It also depends on what type of reader is reading your writing material, such as stories, blogs, articles, novels, papers, books, etc. Symbolism and common examples - Dove or a white color symbolizes peace. Red-colored materials symbolize love. Black is a sign of conflict, tension, evil, or death. Ladder symbolizes the way of walking between the heaven and the earth.


What is It?
Conduct research as needed to identify what each aspect of the American flag represents.



Color
What do you think each of the colors below might symbolize? Have you read anything that used these colors symbolically?






Revising for Symbolism
Read the first draft of your story. Have you written about any items, objects, or colors that are or could be used symbolically in your story?

In Stories
Consider each of the abstract ideas below. Can you think of an object that could work as a symbol in a story that has this as a theme? Write your ideas on the line.

The Hunger Games
Discuss how each of the items below functions as symbol in the novel The Hunger Games.

