Question

1. which technique is used when a person, a place, an object, or a thing in a story possesses a predetermined meaning?

characterization
alliteration
personification
symbolism

Explanation:

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. When a person, place, object or thing in a story has a pre - determined meaning, it is an example of symbolism. Personification is giving human qualities to non - human things. Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds. Characterization is the way an author presents a character.

Answer:

A. Symbolism