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Symbolism in literature is characterized by _____. A.the main idea of a literary work, or message the author wants to express. B.the use of allusion in reference to past events or historic figures. C.the use of an object to represent something more than its literal meaning. D.an unexpected outcome or turn of events.

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It’s c for example when the author mentions a phenix in the book Fahrenheit 451, it is a symbol of the rebirth of ideas that will soon come, not a literal phoenix.

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Answer: C

Explanation: Symbolism can be an object, person, situation, event or action that has a deeper meaning in the overall context beyond a surface understanding.
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