where writers uses symbols to represent something that isn't literally there (e.g. an idea or theme)

in Norse mythology, three wise women spinners who determined every allotted life span

a prediction of what will happen in the future

attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding

'The Twisted Tree': symbolism

English

In 'The Twisted Tree', pupils explore Gothic imagery in a contemporary text. In 'Dystopian Settings', pupils use their own dark imagery to write their own descriptive pieces.

In 'Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories', pupils begin to analyse the choices of an author. in 'The Twisted Tree', pupils develop their analytical writing skills. 

'The Twisted Tree': fiction reading

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

What is being described here: 'where writers uses symbols to represent something that isn't literally there (e.g. an idea or theme)'?

wise women spinners who determine life spans

the link between the living and the dead 

In 'The Twisted Tree', what does the fog symbolise?

What could Martha's blindness in one eye symbolise in 'The Twisted Tree'?

Why might a writer use symbolism in a text?

they symbolise a link between the living and the dead

How does the symbol of the ravens in 'The Twisted Tree' enhance our understanding of the text?

Which birds do we see frequently in 'The Twisted Tree'?

In Norse mythology, the three wise women spinners who determined every allotted life span are known as the ...

If something is described as being 'attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding' then it can be described as ...

Which of the below are reasonable synonyms of the word 'prophecy'?

Which weather event usually accompanies the draugr 'The Twisted Tree'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

'The Twisted Tree': symbolism

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.