What is symbolism?
a.
a character, place, thing, or event in a literary work that stands for a larger idea
b.
an idea is that is downplayed or treated casually
c.
a literary work with two or more levels of meaning
d.
a statement or situation that seems to be contradictory but actually presents a deeper truth

The correct answer is A. A character, place, thing, or event in a literary work that stands for a larger idea

Explanation:

In literature, the term "symbolism" refers to the use of objects, characters, places, etc. in a literary work to represent a broader or abstract idea. This is commonly used to provide elements in a literary work with a deeper meaning and also add emotion to the plot. Additionally, the symbolism is linked to other figures of speech such as the metaphor that help the writer enhance aesthetic in literary works and therefore can be found on stories, poems, novels, etc. Considering this, it can be concluded symbolism is a  character, place, thing, or event in a literary work that stands for a larger idea.

the answer is:

b) to show the progression of inventions that took place in the bicycling industry.

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