Question

question 8 of 25
which option is the best example of a symbol in a story?

a. a house where a gruesome murder took place many years in the past
b. a vampire in a story that otherwise has no supernatural elements
c. a car that exhibits human characteristics, such as an angry growl
d. a locket that reminds a lost hiker of her one true love back home

Explanation:

A symbol is an object representing an abstract idea or emotion. The locket (a physical object) symbolizes the hiker’s love and longing for her partner, going beyond its literal function. Option A is a setting detail, B is a supernatural element, and C is personification—none act as symbols for abstract concepts like the locket does.

Answer:

D. A locket that reminds a lost hiker of her one true love back home