Question

How are repetition and symbolism related in a literary text?(1 point)

Responses

Authors repeat symbolic images to make the language simpler for readers.
Authors repeat symbolic images to make the language simpler for readers.

Authors do not use repetition and symbolism in the same text.
Authors do not use repetition and symbolism in the same text.

Authors use repetition to add layers of symbolism and develop meaning.
Authors use repetition to add layers of symbolism and develop meaning.

Authors use symbolism to repeat ideas.

Answer 1

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Authors use repetition to add layers of symbolism and develop meaning. By repeating symbolic images or motifs throughout a literary text, the author reinforces the significance of these symbols and deepens their impact on the reader. This helps to create a more cohesive and powerful theme or message in the text.