refers to a person, place, thing, or event that means one thing but stands for something bigger.

refers to using objects that stand for something bigger than themselves.

language that is not meant to be taken seriously

language that meant to be taken literally

language that is vivid and descriptive.

figure of speech that compares two things without using "like" or "as".

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Question	Answer
symbol	refers to a person, place, thing, or event that means one thing but stands for something bigger.
symbolism	refers to using objects that stand for something bigger than themselves.
figurative langu.	language that is not meant to be taken seriously
literal langu.	language that meant to be taken literally
imaginative langu.	language that is vivid and descriptive.
metaphor	figure of speech that compares two things without using "like" or "as".