How can you identify a symbol that an author uses in a story?

a. a symbol is always something concrete—like a bird or a whale or a ship—that is directly related to the main character.

b. a symbol is something big—like the sun, or a mountain, or a whale—that affects the main character.

c. a symbol is an ordinary object that takes on significance outside itself and stands for something greater.

d. a symbol is always something inanimate, like love, or joy, or hatred, or jealousy.

The boy and the wolf by james baldwin one day word came that a savage wolf had been seen in the forest. "how i should like to meet that wolf," said little gilbert. he was only seven years old, but now all his thoughts were about the savage beast. "shall we take a walk this morning? " asked his mother. "oh, yes! " said gilbert. "perhaps we may see that wolf among the trees. but don't be afraid." his mother smiled, for she felt quite sure that there was no danger. what point of view does the author use in this selection?

Based on this excerpt the authors are mostly likely to attempt to answer which question?

What is the best point of view for your narrative about overcoming a challenge