Which statement is an example of symbolism?

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Which statement is an example of symbolism?

Explanation:
Symbolism is when something stands for a bigger idea beyond its literal meaning. Here, a four-leaf clover is used to represent luck—it isn’t about the clover’s literal properties, but about the idea of luck it symbolizes. The other examples show different figures of speech: an idiom is a phrase whose meaning isn’t tied to the literal words (it’s raining cats and dogs); a metaphor makes a direct comparison without using like or as (life is a highway); a simile uses like or as to compare (busy as a bee).

Symbolism is when something stands for a bigger idea beyond its literal meaning. Here, a four-leaf clover is used to represent luck—it isn’t about the clover’s literal properties, but about the idea of luck it symbolizes.

The other examples show different figures of speech: an idiom is a phrase whose meaning isn’t tied to the literal words (it’s raining cats and dogs); a metaphor makes a direct comparison without using like or as (life is a highway); a simile uses like or as to compare (busy as a bee).

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