Question

What is symbolism in a play?

a figure of speech in which things, such as animals, have human attributes
a literary device that uses vivid language that appeals to the senses
a figure of speech that repeats a consonant sound for effect
a literary device that uses something simple or insignificant to represent a much bigger idea

Answer 1

The fourth option. Symbolism is a literary device that uses something simple or insignificant (an object, action, color, etc.) to represent a much bigger idea or theme — e.g., blood in Macbeth often symbolizes guilt.