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An action, person, place, word, or object can all have a symbolic meaning. ... Examples of Symbolism. When an author wants to suggest a certain mood or emotion, he can also use symbolism to hint at it, rather than just blatantly saying it.

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This is what I think at least.  But I may be wrong or right :)
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SOmething standing for something that is normally isnt
A metaphor is very similar and also stands for something it isn't. Don't confuse the two. A metaphor makes a comparison for the sake of illustrating a point or describing a situation (ie, Bright Eyes' song lyrics: "This is the first day of my life/I swear I was born right in this doorway." He wasn't literally born on the doorstep today, but he's using this metaphor to describe the feeling of an awakening to a new life).

A symbol is carried through the work and consistently represents something that adds to the meaning of the piece. For instance, a character who constantly wears green may be interpreted as jealous; a deer symbolizes innocence while a lion symbolizes strength or freedom. Symbols are often universally understood (colors, animals), but don't have to be.


NovaNet: A person, place, animal, or object that reps. something else

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13y ago

a concrete or measurable quality, object, character, or place stans for an abstract concept

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12y ago

its when a person feel symbolics about something that they are passionate about.

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Symbolism can be best described as the use of artistic or poetic style to express mystical ideas, emotions, and states of mind.

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A literary symbol is something that represents more than the object itself

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12y ago

An allegory is a story-length simile or metaphor. The events of the story and the characters in it are symbols of a religious or moral or political situation.

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