Question

symbolism is

a. an expression, practice, or usage of cultural characteristics.
b. the likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.
c. a memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence by displaying another image in its place.
d. the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of "Symbolism", we analyze each option:

• Option a describes cultural expression, not specifically about symbols.
• Option b refers to a portrait (like a painting or sculpture of someone), which is not symbolism.
• Option c describes a memorial or remembrance through another image, which is not the core of symbolism.
• Option d directly defines symbolism as the art of using symbols or having symbolic meaning, which matches the term's definition.

Answer:

D. the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.