Literary Analysis Skills · Term 2

Symbolism in Literature

Identifying and interpreting symbols in stories and poems, understanding their deeper meanings.

Key Questions

  1. How does an author use a concrete object to represent an abstract idea?
  2. Differentiate between a literal object and its symbolic meaning in a text.
  3. Analyze the significance of recurring symbols in a given literary work.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Literary Devices - Symbolism - Class 6
Class: Class 6
Subject: English
Unit: Literary Analysis Skills
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Hexagonal Thinking

Arrange concept hexagons to map relationships between ideas

25–40 min

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Socratic Seminar

Structured discussion in inner and outer circles (fishbowl)

30–60 min

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