Question

read the excerpt below.
the ticking clock in \the masque of the red death\ is a symbol for the time passing in ones life
using context clues, determine the best meaning of the underlined word above.
a. challenge
b. text
c. method
d. representation

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "symbol", we analyze the context: the ticking clock represents time passing. A "symbol" is something that represents or stands for another thing. Option A ("challenge") doesn't fit as a clock isn't a challenge to time. Option B ("text") is irrelevant. Option C ("method") also doesn't fit. Option D ("representation") matches, as a symbol is a representation of an idea (here, time passing).

Answer:

D. representation