Question

figurative language: overview
which of the following is an example of
symbolism?
rebecca looked up, furious, her hands balled up into fists.
rebecca looked up, furious, as a flash of lightning lit up
the window behind her.
rebecca looked up, furious. she looked very, very angry.

Explanation:

Symbolism uses objects/events to represent abstract ideas. Lightning here symbolizes Rebecca’s intense anger, linking the natural phenomenon to her emotion—unlike the other options which only describe anger directly or through physical action without symbolic meaning.

Answer:

Rebecca looked up, furious, as a flash of lightning lit up the window behind her.