Though the flowers were long dead, she kept them in the vase to remember him. :)
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The technique of symbolism is used.
A painting the uses symbolism in objects represent something else. The artist does this on purpose.
Connotation influences symbolism and metaphor by adding layers of meaning to the words or phrases used. It can enhance the overall message or tone of the symbol or metaphor, shaping how it is perceived by the audience. The emotional or cultural associations of connotations can deepen the impact of the symbolism or metaphor.
Daniel Woodrell's book title, Winter's Bone, uses symbolism itself. The words winter and bone symbolize the scarcity and bleakness of the lives of the characters.
symbolism
There are many. An example is The Da Vinci Code.
Are meant to represent something else. (Apex)
It is called symbolism. Symbolism is a literary device where an object is used to represent a larger idea or theme in a work of literature.
It explicitly compares things using phrases such as similar to or as if. -apex
The words and phrases which the writer/narrator uses.
The Bard used a lot of symbolism,Imagery and allegory in the telling of the Odyssey.