Symbolism

Symbolism is used as describing something in a story in a different term. Describing something as if it isn't really that. It shows symbols for different things of what they are.

A mountain journey: the white cabin with the light coming out of the door is a symbol of death when Dave Conroy falls asleep in the snow after he's frozen and wakes up and thats what he sees.

The Interlopers: he asks him if he would like a glass of wine as a symbol of friendship.