Question

I am Dekanawidah and with the Five Nations confederate lords I plant the Tree of the Great Peace. I name the tree the Tree of the Great Long Leaves. Under the shade of this Tree of the Great Peace we spread the soft white feathery down of the globe thistle as seats for you, Adodarhoh, and your cousin lords. Which phrase demonstrates the use of symbolism in this passage from the Iroquois Constitution?

A.your cousin lords
B.I am Dekanawidah
C.soft feathery down of the globe thistle
D.Under the shade of this Tree

Answer 1

The correct answer is C “soft feathery down of the globe thistle”. Symbolism is when you use symbols to give a meaning that is not the literal one to ideas and qualities, usually an object. Writers use this type of device to give a deeper meaning and universality to the piece of writing. This shows the perspective of the author and help the reader to get their perspective.