Symbolism is a literary device that uses symbols, be they words, people, marks, locations, or abstract ideas to represent something beyond the literal meaning. ... Road signs, logos, and emojis are other examples of symbolism—the visuals correspond to ideas, companies, or moods.
The use of symbolism allows writers to make their stories more complex. Many people also use symbolism in everyday life. For example, the color white stands for purity, black represents evil, roses stand for romance, a butterfly symbolizes transformation and a dog can represent loyalty.
