Read the passage below and answer the question.

the black box grew shabbier each year: by now it was no longer completely black but splintered badly along one side to show the original wood color, and in some places faded or stained.

what type of figurative language is exemplified in the above passage?

metaphor
simile
symbolism
personification

Symbolism

In this excerpt of "The Lottery," the black box symbolizes the outdated ritual and superstition of the villagers. We see that the box is shabby, and gets worse every year. It is faded and stained, and does not resemble what it was in its good days. Similarly, the superstition of the villagers has outlived its usefulness. It has been modified several times, and now only serves a purpose that is destructive. Nevertheless, it still has a hold on the population through fear, just like the black box.

a. the image doesn't give relevant information.

explanation:

what does a guy holding a paper have to do with bees and their natural instinct when moving and protecting their hives?

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faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or undertaking.