Question

a poet uses symbolism to
a. explicitly state the meaning
b. add layers of meaning
c. hide the meaning
d. frustrate the reader

i'm confused between a and B

a symbol is an ordinary thing that has an extraordinary meaning and significance.

so what would it be?

Answer 1

i guess it would be a.)

Hope it helps!!! :)

Answer 2

Explicitly and symbolism are not related.

Symbolism adds more depth to the meaning.

Answer 3

so b

Answer 4

Yes. B. is the best answer.

Answer 5

The word "explicit" mean to clearly explain. This is obviously the opposite of "symbolism". A symbol is something, anything, that might represent something else. Symbols are to give an emotional meaning more than an explicit meaning.