Question

what is symbolism in a play?
○ a figure of speech in which things, such as animals, have human attributes
○ a literary device that uses vivid language that appeals to the senses
○ a figure of speech that repeats a consonant sound for effect
○ a literary device that uses something simple or insignificant to represent a much bigger idea

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• The first option describes personification (giving human attributes to non - human things).
• The second option describes imagery (language appealing to the senses).
• The third option describes alliteration (repeating consonant sounds).
• The fourth option accurately describes symbolism, where a simple or insignificant element represents a larger idea.

Answer:

D. a literary device that uses something simple or insignificant to represent a much bigger idea