Elements of Symbolism and Allegory Worksheet



Short Story Unit

For our short story unit, we will be close reading short stories and analyzing them for their allegorical value.

For each story, you will write 1-2 extended analytical paragraphs discussing the author’s use of allegory, symbolism, motif, etc.

Use the following worksheet to help map allegory and symbols used throughout our stories.

Elements of Symbolism and Allegory Worksheet

A symbol is an ordinary object, event, person, or animal to which we have attached extraordinary meaning and significance.

• Symbols allow writers to suggest layers of meaning.

An allegory is a story in which characters, settings, and actions stand for something beyond themselves.

• Allegories are often intended to teach a moral lesson or make a comment about goodness and evil.

A motif is a reoccurring element throughout a narrative (or story) that has symbolic significance.

• Motifs can be used to help establish style, mood, setting, themes, etc.

Short Story Title: ______________________________________________________________________

| |What is it? |The passage the literary device is found on|Analytic value |

| | |including page number | |

|Symbol | | | |

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|Allegory | | | |

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|Motif | | | |

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Short Story Title: ______________________________________________________________________

| |What is it? |The passage the literary device is found on|Analytic value |

| | |including page number | |

|Symbol | | | |

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|Allegory | | | |

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|Motif | | | |

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Short Story Title: ______________________________________________________________________

| |What is it? |The passage the literary device is found on|Analytic value |

| | |including page number | |

|Symbol | | | |

| | | | |

| | | | |

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|Allegory | | | |

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|Motif | | | |

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