Guess that Symbol
Famous Books/Movies
Symbols in literature
Techniques
100

This is the global symbol of peace?

What is the peace sign.

100

This dystopian novel included a pin of a Mockingjay that symbolizes hope on the jacket of the main character.

What is Hunger Games.

100

In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy follows the Yellow Brick Road towards her goal. A road or path often symbolises this in stories.

Journeys or adventures 
100
What is the term given to the most prominent thing on the page?

Salience

200

This is used to represent countries

What is the flag.

200

This “curse” symbol was left on the main character after his fight with Voldemort.

What is the lightning bolt scar.

200

In The Lion King, Pride Rock is repeatedly shown towering above the landscape. What does it symbolise? 

Power, authority, leadership, responsibility

200

The eyes follow certain paths when looking at text and image. What are these paths called? 

Vectors

300

The dove is commonly used to represent ____ throughout the world



What is peace.

300

What does the ring in lord of the rings symbolize?

What is temptation.

300

What does each house of Harry Potter symbolise:

Ravenclaw 

Hufflepuff 

Gryffindor 

Slytherin

Ravenclaw: intelligence, wisdom

Hufflepuff: loyalty, kindness

Gryffindor: courage, bravery 

Slytherin: cunning, ambition 

300

The way a page or frame is broken up into balanced components is called.....

Composition 

400

The angel and devil are used to symbolize____?

What are heaven and hell.

400

In Shrek what does the quote, "Ogres are like onions" symbolise 

Just like people, ogres have layers to them, peel them back and more layers appear. It means he is 'human-like' and has feelings and depth. 

400
How can colour symbolise gender?

Blue for boys 

Pink for girls 

STEREOTYPES!! 

400

This shot shows a character’s face and shoulders and helps us see their emotions clearly.

Close-up 

500

Any symbol used to describe love and affection 

hearts, roses, kisses, xxooxx, candy/chocolates 

500
Name 3 classic symbols that repeat in fairytales?

Poisoned apple, enchanted mirror, true love's kiss, evil queen, witches, Prince and Princesses....other?

500

Imagine a lone figure standing in a vast, empty space. What might it symbolise? 

Isolation, loneliness
500
What can a low angle shot symbolise? 

Sometimes power dynamics or feelings of smallness