Compléter Symbolism in PoetryVersion en ligne A Fill in the Blanks game about the use of symbols in poetry. par Mark Masloski 1 literary emotions communicate meaning poem colors Symbolism ideas concise abstract interpretation in poetry is the use of symbols to represent or qualities . It is a device that can add depth and to a poem . Symbolism can take many forms , such as objects , , or actions , and can evoke and create imagery . In poetry , symbols are often used to convey concepts or themes that may be difficult to express directly . They can also create connections between different elements of a , adding layers of . Symbolism in poetry is a powerful tool that allows poets to complex ideas in a and evocative way .