AP English Literature and Composition Flashcards: Distinguish Literal Figurative Meaning Poetry

Study Distinguish Literal Figurative Meaning Poetry in AP English Literature and Composition with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is a symbol in literature, in terms of literal versus figurative meaning?

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ANSWER

A concrete thing that represents an abstract idea beyond itself. Objects/images that carry meaning beyond their physical form.

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Read the following original poem: In the parking garage, my key fob fails. I press the button until my thumb aches. A stranger's headlights sweep past, then vanish. Finally the car chirps open. I slide into the driver's seat and exhale, while panic folds itself small. How does panic folds itself small function in context?
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