Symbolism can be defined as the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Often in literary works, authors choose a physical object which takes on a special significance in the work and becomes a symbol of something beyond itself. As you will soon see, in the novel, Lord of the Flies, symbols will show up multiple times within the story. I would like for you to choose a symbol for your own life. If you could only choose one object that symbolizes your character, who you are, what you believe, what are your likes and dislikes, etc. What would you choose and why? Take the time to describe your symbol, using sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste). Tell me how and why it is a symbol for and to you. Your response must be at least 250 words long in order to earn full credit for this assignment.

Read the poem from "my brothers’ flying machine: orville, wilbur, and me" by jane yolen first before answering these questions. part a: how do lines 1–23 most support a theme of the poem? question 1 options: a by describing how heavy the constructed plane would be b by detailing the commitment that went into the first flight c by showing how tunnels were used to make test flights d by illustrating the challenges of fueling the plane read the poem from "my brothers’ flying machine: orville, wilbur, and me" by jane yolen first before answering these questions. part b which evidence from the poem best supports the answer to part a (question 1)? question 2 options: a “now they worked dawn to dusk / so absorbed in what they were doing,” (lines 1–2) b “they learned about lift and drag.” (line 9) c “gasoline was gravity-fed into the engine” (line 19) d “over six hundred pounds of aeroplane— / it could not be assembled whole in our shop.” (lines 22–23)