Claire stared out the window, watching the dark clouds roll across the sky. Her prospects looked bleak. She wished
she was anywhere but here in her room. The walls felt as if
they were closing in. She was about to turn from the
window when she noticed a small ray of sunshine break
through the clouds. Maybe she could solve her problems if
she talked with her mom. She started to feel better,
Which statement best describes the symbolism used in this passage?
A. The walls symbolize the feeling of being trapped and hopeless.
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B. The dark clouds symbolize a decision that must be made.
C. The window symbolizes the way the mother looks at the world.
D. The sunshine symbolizes the bond between mother and daughter,