Which description is the best definition of the word symbol? A.
a central idea explored in a story, such as a universal message about life
B.
an object or idea that has a literal as well as a figurative meaning
OC.
the sequence of ideas that explain the solution to the conflict
OD.
the point in a story where readers learn about the characters and setting

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

i'm not sure what the second paragraph is but a decree is an official order issued by legal authority. find the one that best fits this definition.