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5/5 Do Now: Vocabulary- Copy the following terms and definitions into your notebooks. 1. Symbolism: the use of symbols to express or represent ideas or qualities in literature, art, etc. (example: the rain is a symbol for sadness) 2. Direct characterization: the author tells the audience what the personality of the character is. 3. Indirect characterization: the author shows how the character acts/behaves through: speech, thoughts, actions, looks 4. Utopia: a community or society possessing near perfect qualities 5. Dystopia: an imaginary place where people are unhappy and usually afraid because they are not treated fairly

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Name Symbolism Jonas: Comes from the name “Jonah”– biblical reference; he is a scapegoat, sacrificed Asher: Hebrew name that means “happy” Fiona: Scottish name; has red hair Gabriel: “God’s messenger” Rosemary: an herb associated with memory

Color Symbolism The Color Red: Light Eyes: A very intense color Fire Passion Love Anger Light Eyes: Different Pure Depth Insightful

Object Symbolism Look out for these two symbols while we read! The River The Sled