Symbol and Motif Finder Answer Key

In this worksheet, students read a passage and search for an object, image, or repeated detail that may serve as a symbol or motif. They explain what deeper idea the symbol could represent and connect it to the character’s internal struggle or the overall message of the passage. Students analyze how descriptions of the candle reflect Mara’s emotional state and interpret what the author may be suggesting through recurring imagery. This activity strengthens abstract thinking and helps students understand how writers use symbolism to convey meaning.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Symbolism and Motif Interpretation

English Language Arts – Connecting Symbol to Theme

English Language Arts – Analyzing Character Internal Conflict

English Language Arts – Using Evidence to Support Interpretation

English Language Arts – Understanding Figurative and Representational Meaning

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