Which of these descriptions defines general characteristics of a symbol? Symbols are subtle and intangible thoughts or details.
Symbols have a concrete, physical existence.
Symbols carry alternate, associated meanings.
Symbols are always explicitly stated in the text.

Symbols carry alternate, associated meanings.

Explanation:

In literature, symbols are words that carry a meaning that is deeper than their literal meaning. There are symbols that are easy to recognize and appear in many works. They are called universal symbols. For example, a rose is often used as the symbol of love or beauty, while a bird is often used as the symbol of freedom (or in the case of a dove - the symbol of peace). In order to understand a literary work completely, we need to pay attention to the symbols and analyze them.

the words "strangest" and "unusual" suggest (:

i would say the answer is erm c but if you dont agree im so sorry