Question

There was clearly nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl. So Della did it. Which instigates the moral reflection that life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.
This is an example of _____.

A) symbolism
B) character
C) theme
D) imagery

Answer 1

It is an example of, theme. Theme would tell you how the mood is set. <em />It's not symbolism, because there was no object to describe that moment, or any past moment. Hope this helps!