Question

select the correct answer. which statement best describes the term symbolism? a. a writer says one thing but means something else. b. a writer compares one element to another using the words like or as. c. a writer uses an object to represent significant ideas or qualities. d. a writer emphasizes an important concept or theme.

Explanation:

Symbolism in literature is when a writer uses an object, person, situation, or word to represent something more abstract, like significant ideas or qualities. Option A describes irony, option B describes a simile, and option D is more about emphasis rather than symbolism.

Answer:

C. A writer uses an object to represent significant ideas or qualities.