Question

What is symbolism?

a. a statement or situation that seems to be contradictory but actually presents a deeper truth
b. an idea is that is downplayed or treated casually
c. a literary work with two or more levels of meaning
d. a character, place, thing, or event in a literary work that stands for a larger idea?

Answer 1

i think the answer is d because a symbol of america for example is an eagle a symbol stands for a larger idea