Question

What role do symbols play in a text? For what purpose do you think a poet uses symbols?

Answer 1

a poet uses symbols because he or she need to express them selves in a different way. 

Answer 2

Symbolism is used when one thing is meant to represent something else. Symbolism helps create meaning and emotion in a story. Metaphors and allegory are elements that help writers create symbolism (Give Meaning)in their literary pieces.