Question

literary devices
authors technique: the literary devices an author uses to convey the overall meaning of a text
literary devices:
metaphor - a comparison (analogy) of two unlike things without using the words \like\ or \as\
symbolism - an object or element that represents something else, providing a deeper meaning
motif - a recurring element within a text
imagery - descriptive language that appeals to the senses (taste, touch, sound, sight, smell)
hyperbole - an extreme exaggeration
alliteration - the repeated consonant sound at the beginning of a series of words
which literary device is being used in the following example? a mouse representing a quiet character
symbolism
simile
alliteration

Explanation:

The question asks to identify the literary device where a mouse represents a quiet character. As per the given definitions:

• Symbolism is defined as "an object or element that represents something else, providing a deeper meaning". Here, the mouse (object) represents a quiet character (something else), which fits the definition of symbolism.
• Simile is a comparison using "like" or "as", which is not the case here.
• Alliteration is about repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words, which is irrelevant to the example.

Answer:

symbolism