JAMB Literature in English 2005 Question 38

Question 38

Literary Terms and Devices

When an object is invested with a meaning beyond its immediate reference, it becomes

  1. A.an irony
  2. B.a symbol
  3. C.a subject
  4. D.an epigram
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a symbol)

Explanation

A symbol is an object that stands for something more than itself, as a dove stands for peace.