a poet uses symbolism to

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?

Anonymous · Answer

i guess it would be a.) Hope it helps!!! :)

Ms. Sue · Answer

Explicitly and symbolism are not related. Symbolism adds more depth to the meaning.

y912f · Answer

so b

Ms. Sue · Answer

Yes. B. is the best answer.

GuruBlue · Answer

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.