Question

4 how did the french poets who started the \symbolism\ movement in the late 1800s use symbolism?
they used a series of abstract thoughts and ideas to express their meaning.
they used a series of concrete symbols to express their meaning.
they used symbolic words or sounds to convey feelings or a state of mind.
their works followed a logical progression of ideas, such as a storyline.
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Explanation:

Symbolism in literature (a sub - field of Arts) aims to convey deeper meanings, often of an intangible nature like feelings or states of mind, through symbolic elements. Abstract thoughts/ideas (first option) are too vague and not the typical approach of Symbolist poets. Using concrete symbols (second option) is more of a general symbolic use but not specific to the nuanced Symbolist movement. Their works did not follow a strict logical progression (fourth option) as they were more about evoking inner experiences. Symbolist poets used symbolic words or sounds to tap into the subconscious and convey feelings/states of mind.

Answer:

They used symbolic words or sounds to convey feelings or a state of mind.