1) Sins and Crimes

Question 9 of 20

Which option is the best example of a symbol?

A. A character who has a fatal flaw that ultimately defeats him

OB. A bush that blossoms whenever good times are coming

C. A scene in which the conflict of the story is at its highest

OD. A device that all the spies are fighting one another to obtain

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In literature, authours will likely use symbols such as characters, settings, images, or other motifs that stand in for bigger ideas. For example, a dove is used to symbolize peace. If reading a piece of text and they have a bush that blossoms only when good things happen, this is trying to symbolize that the future will be better. you could even look at it as a new hope and something will be worth it in the end.