Question

question 2 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. several times in the movie, characters open a briefcase, but the
audience never sees its contents.

c. the phrase \kill your darlings\ means to delete unneeded writing
from a story.

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

Explanation:

A symbol is something that represents or stands for something else, often an abstract idea. Option D clearly states that the fist (an object) represents power (an abstract concept), which fits the definition of a symbol. Option A describes values Superman embodies (not a symbol itself), Option B is about a briefcase's unknown contents (no representation shown), and Option C explains a phrase's meaning (not a symbol).

Answer:

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