Question

1. what is a literary symbol?

a detail in a story that has a deeper underlying meaning
a literary device that uses descriptive details to create an image
an event that hints at what might be next in a story
the message or lesson that the reader can take away from a story

Explanation:

A literary symbol is an object, character, or detail in a story that represents something beyond its literal meaning, having a deeper underlying significance.

Answer:

a detail in a story that has a deeper underlying meaning