AP English Language

The correct answer is D."The color white represents purity."

This is an example of symbolism, where the color white is used to symbolize purity. In symbolism, something concrete (like a color) represents something abstract (like an idea or concept).

Here’s why the other options are not examples of symbolism:

A."The mountain stood tall against the storm.": This is more of a descriptive sentence rather than symbolism. It could suggest strength, but it does not involve a concrete object representin...