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“ the road not taken” by Robert frost. Symbolism is a literary device when an object represents something else. How is symbolism used in

this poem?

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Answer: The metaphor of the road is used to persistently in the poem and therefore an extended metaphor. The crossroad function as an evocative metaphor for a vital decision.

Explanation:The symbol of a road has been predominantly used to indicate the journey of life. However it significance is not only journey but also the destination.

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