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:

Symbolism is defined as a literary device where a simple object/concept stands for a larger, abstract idea. The other options describe different literary terms: human attributes to animals is personification, vivid sensory language is imagery, and repeated consonant sounds is alliteration. Thus, the correct answer matches the definition of symbolism.

Answer:

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