Question

question 5 of 10
which of the following sentences is most clearly describing a symbol?
a. truth, justice, and honor are all values that superman embodies in his quest for goodness.
b. the fist that the drill sergeant hides behind his back represents the power he has over the men.
c. the phrase \kill your darlings\ means to delete unneeded writing from a story.
d. several times in the movie, characters open a briefcase, but the audience never sees its contents.

Explanation:

• Option A: This is about the values Superman embodies, not a symbol.
• Option B: Here, the fist is a symbol representing the drill sergeant's power. Symbols are objects, actions, or characters that represent something beyond their literal meaning.
• Option C: This is an explanation of a phrase's meaning, not a symbol.
• Option D: This is a description of a movie scene with no indication of a symbol.

Answer:

B. The fist that the drill sergeant hides behind his back represents the power he has over the men.