A symbol is mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship. In
line 3, the author mentions the tune being sung as being “sweetest in the gale” (gale = strong wind). The mention of a song is also present in lines 3-4. What is the birdsong symbolic of in relation to the topic of the poem? Explain the symbol AND the effect. HELP ASAP PLEASE WORTH 25 POINTS