Create a symbol and write a short essay on what the symbol means. This should be a piece of short fiction using the symbol as the central focus in the essay or a poem either using the symbol as a focus or describing the symbol’s meaning. Be sure you have:

Question

Created a symbol that is appropriate for what it is symbolizing
Expanded the idea of the symbol so that you show many facets of it ( A mockingbird in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, was used because it was helpless and vulnerable and only brought joy and good feelings to people – a symbol of the situation of African American man, Tom Robinson living in a Southern town during the 1930’s and 40’s.)
Have a beginning, a middle and an end of in your short fiction – include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution.

Answer 1

I have no idea how to do this i know that i have to Have a beginning, a middle and an end of in your short fiction – include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution.

This is like the book the metamorphosis by franz kafka he use a vermin for symblolism

Answer 2

I don't know maybe i was thinking on using a trapped butterfly as my symbol but i don't know how to include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution in a poem

Answer 3

Why do you think you're restricted to writing a poem? The directions say "short fiction or poem." That means you can tell a short story OR write a poem.

Answer 4

yes but i don't know how to start to include an exposition which is a beginning rising action climax,falling action and resolution that's the hard part to me

Answer 5

http://teacherweb.puyallup.k12.wa.us/ajh/dcarson/documents/plot_diagram_9th.png

This is an excellent diagram to let you know what is included in each part of a plot.

What do you think should be included in the exposition?

You'd be wise to work with this diagram and dive in. The more time you waste asking questions here, the less time you have to write your story.

Answer 6

http://www.wendy-wheeler.com/7point.html

This might be helpful, too.

Answer 7

got it thanks

Answer 8

You're very welcome!