Poetry, Symbolism, and Figurative Meaning · Narrative Reading

Decoding Metaphor and Symbolism

Analyzing how recurring symbols and extended metaphors contribute to the thematic layers of a poem.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a specific object in a poem evolve from a literal item to a symbolic representation?
  2. 2What is the effect of an unconventional metaphor on the reader's understanding of a common emotion?
  3. 3How do cultural contexts influence the interpretation of symbols within a literary work?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Reading - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Poetry, Symbolism, and Figurative Meaning
Period: Narrative Reading

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