Symbolic Study

Students read a descriptive passage filled with sensory imagery, then analyze how the sensory details support a theme or symbol. They list sensory details for all five senses, identify the theme, explain the connection, and answer analytical questions about author choices and emotional impact. This worksheet deepens students’ understanding of how sensory imagery functions in literature beyond simple description. It also supports critical thinking, literary analysis, and interpretation of symbolism in narrative text.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Literary Analysis of Imagery

English Language Arts – Theme and Symbol Identification

English Language Arts – Textual Evidence and Interpretation

English Language Arts – Author’s Craft and Purpose

This worksheet is part of our Sensory Details (Five Senses) Worksheets collection.