Question

figurative language: overview
which of the following is an example of symbolism?

• time seemed as if it had stopped the world from turning.
• her skin was as cold as ice.
• tessa felt the glass slip from her hands and shatter on the floor as he told her the terrible news.

Explanation:

Symbolism uses objects to represent abstract ideas. The shattered glass symbolizes the emotional breakdown or disruption caused by the terrible news, while the other options are hyperbole ("Time seemed...") and a simile ("as cold as ice").

Answer:

Tessa felt the glass slip from her hands and shatter on the floor as he told her the terrible news.