Symbolism and Metaphors in Cormier's Heroes: A Study Guide

Jan 06, 2025

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Explore metaphors, symbols, and motifs in Robert Cormier's "Heroes" novel using a visual mind-map. Define terms and analyze images related to the book's themes.

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Symbolism and Metaphors in Cormier's Heroes: A Study Guide

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Symbolism and Key Metaphors in Robert Cormier's Heroes.
Starter Define the terms: • metaphor • symbol • motif Extension: • How many can you think of in Heroes?
TASK • Look at the images on the following slides • Give each image a label • Jot down how each one could relate to the novel
REVISION Task • Stick the images onto a mind-map • Add notes which explore the significance of each image

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