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Objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts?

1) Imagery
2) Foreshadowing
3) Irony
4) Symbolism

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Final answer:

Symbolism is the use of a physical object to represent an abstract idea.

Step-by-step explanation:

Symbolism is the use of a physical object to represent an abstract idea. For example, while physically a piece of colored cloth, to some the United States' flag represents freedom, to others sacrifice, and to others oppression.

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