How to Identify Symbols in Literature

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What is Symbolism in Literature? - Definition, Types & Examples - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Art Hamilton | permalink
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Symbolism is a literary element used in literature to help readers understand a literary work. Learn more about the definition of symbolism and...
Tags: What is Symbolism in Literature? - Definition, Types & Examples - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com

For further reading: http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-symbolism-in-literature-definition-types-examples.html ^[1]

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How to Identify Symbols in Literature Using "To Kill a Mockingbird" as a Model More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Terry O Reilly | permalink
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While sitting in English class analyzing a novel, you may have wondered if the symbolism your teacher pointed out to you was just a figment of her imagination, or a product of her reading too deeply. Identifying symbols can be difficult for some, but there are ways to make the

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How to Analyze Symbolism in 8 Easy Steps How To - eNotes.com More
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Introduction Humor columnist Dave Barry says that college students who major in English are likely to “say that Moby Dick is really the...

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How to Identify Symbols in Literature | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Shonnah Coetser | permalink
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Many students do not realize that the ability to identify symbols is important beyond the confines of their classes. The knowledge improves speech and writing and aids not only in interpretation of literature, but with interpretation of the world at large. Learn how to understand when an author is using a symbol, and how that symbol exemplifies the...

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Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Jose Bellesso | permalink
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Symbols &amp; Allegory When is a cigar not a cigar?

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Symbolism - Examples and Definition of Symbolism More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Alan Mihelchic | permalink
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Definition, Usage and a list of Symbolism Examples in common speech and literature. Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.
For further reading: http://literarydevices.net/symbolism/ ^[6]

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1. http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-symbolism-in-literature-definition-types-examples.html

2. http://english.answers.com/history-of-literature/discovering-subtle-images-how-to-identify-symbols-in-literature

3. http://www.enotes.com/topics/how-analyze-symbolism

4. http://www.ehow.com/how_4491937_identify-symbols-literature.html

5. http://www.slideshare.net/guest9113ffe9/symbols-1968623

6. http://literarydevices.net/symbolism/