something that represents intangible ideas; for example, a rose as a symbol for love

behaviour in which you refuse to obey something or someone

make something visible or bright by shining light on it

Exploring and using symbols in creative writing

English

In 'Fiction: Read Around the World', pupils identify and comment on a range of language devices in extracts from texts. In 'Fiction: Science Fiction Writing', pupils identify and comment on recurring images and symbolism in texts.

In 'A World at War: Short Stories', pupils read short stories, analysing how authors structure full texts. In 'Fiction: Read Around the World', pupils analyse structural choices in smaller extracts of texts.

Fiction: read around the world

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What is the key symbol in the opening of 'The Cellist of Sarajevo'?

Match each symbol in 'The Cellist of Sarajevo' to the abstract idea it could represent.

What object would best symbolise sadness?

How might we describe a poppy if the poppy symbolises hope?

describe the way a character interacts with the symbolic object

What can we do to craft our symbols effectively?

How might a soldier interact with a letter if the letter symbolises hope?

when you compare two things using the words 'like' or 'as'

when an object within your narrative represents an abstract idea

when you repeat a phrase throughout your writing

What symbol does the opening of 'The Cellist of Sarajevo' focus on?

In the field, the poppy bloomed peacefully.

Which of the below sentences contains an adjective?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz