Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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How do authors use symbolism in literature?

To provide a moral message.
To create vivid images in the readers’ minds.
To make the characters more relatable.
To represent abstract concepts or ideas.

The correct answer is: To represent abstract concepts or ideas.

Authors use symbolism in literature to represent abstract concepts or ideas. Symbolism is a literary device that allows authors to convey deeper meanings and messages through the use of symbols, which can be objects, characters, or actions that represent something else. For example, a red rose can symbolize love and passion, while a white dove can symbolize peace and purity. The other choices, B and C, may also be true to some extent, but they are not the primary purpose of using symbolism in literature. Option A, providing a moral message, may be an effect of using symbolism, but it is not the main reason why authors use it. Therefore, option D is the most accurate and specific answer.