A.+Symbolism

Symbolism and Figurative Language

Symbolism is a huge part of what makes Speak such a wonderful novel. First do some research about symbolic elements that have been commonly used in literature. Then look for symbols in the book and explain what you think their meanings are. Also look for the use of metaphors and similies, and offer insights about why you think the author is using them. Give some thought to whether or not you think Ms. Anderson's use of symbolism is effective in the story. Also, reserarch aspects of symbolism in the book that you feel others should know about (for instance, why does Mr. Freeman bring up specific artists and what do their lives and art add to the story?)

Questions should be posted on this page, and conversation posts

Which artist is Mr. H talking about? -Mr. Rowe

What kind of symbols do we wright about. :)sean

What does Melinda mean by think ice think snow?... TImothy Campbell

i think she meant be cool, calm, mellow? Kat Scupp

...? :)sean i think the tall guy she was calling basketball pole pg.8 was symbolising that he was tall without saying that he is.-- shaianne stands:)

I think that she means "Ice" as something smooth to amke her self look cool :)sean

i think that she means ice like to make her look cool and "cold" so dhe might connect with her x-best friennd alex :)

Mr. Neck storms into the class, a bull chasing thirty-three red flags. pg. 53 I think that it means hes really mad! :o Timothy Campbell

yah, that was cool how that kid stod up for his rights in front of the tahcher :)sean

I liked it too! Look at what they are arguing about to see if there is a deeper more symbolic purpose to that confrontation%Proxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 Mr. H

They favor plaid in autumn with matching sweaters in colors named after fruit, like apricot and russet apple pg. 42 it symbolized the color of their autumn sweaters- Timothy Campbell

I forgot why Melinda caProxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 s her teacher Mr. neck...and i cant find the page lol! alex :D

i dont understand why melinda took the turkey's bones for art class when she's already working on the tree? alex :D

yah. that was kind if funny. waking in to class with a bag full of turkey bones.

Hmmm... turkey bones - I think you've stumbled onto a symbol. What does Melinda do with the bones? What do you think of when you see bones? Mr. H

When i hear the word bones, i think of something dead :( alex

dead like her on the inside.....???. _olivia tillett

Doesn't tree mean imperfection?- Cheyenne Falz

The art teacher describes it as imperfect so the answer i think would be yes. :) - Ciara Brumbaugh

what do you think the palm tree means besides a broken dream-BIG DAWG

Her purple marshmallow jacket show how she is standing out in all the white snow when she is trying to hide like a bunny rabbitt- Henry Faull Pg. 163: "Her hand is cool, and island on my forehead." Mean Islands are cool?- Cheyenne Falz :)

What does the green nail polish symbolize? Green is the color of nature, and it often symbolizes that, what does that have to do with nail polish? - David.

i dont know what it means but what if you add why was it spilt on her carpet ?-BIG DAWG

it probably means the nature of things thats happening like it represents her mood -mahon

It definiately has something to do with both of their moods. See if you can find how this sentence commonly ends: "She was green with __." Mr. H

I think when Melinda tries to do better in school it symbolizes that she wants to get back to her old life and be happy-Amanda A.

that is probably true. i think melinda keeps drawing dead trees because she feels dead inside. Ramsay.

i think thats true o and your wearing a brown shirt what does the spring time show to us and what%2

do you think that there was a reason or symbol that andy attact melinda in the closet-BIGDAWG

welllllllll,,, the closet seemed like it was her safe place,,, and andy was the most unsafe thing, so it must have benn cuz he just ruined her only place to turn. --olivia tillett.

Do u think that melinda want to do good in school for a reason-christian B

Wat do you think the maya angelou poster symbolized?-mahon w.

how didnt anyone ever find out of her little closet????. --olivia tillett.