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:

• The first option describes personification, not symbolism.
• The second option describes imagery, not symbolism.
• The third option describes alliteration, not symbolism.
• The fourth option correctly defines symbolism as a literary device where a simple thing represents a larger idea.

Answer:

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