Question

read the source of the allusion. during the middle ages, knights sought to find the holy grail, the cup that was supposedly used by jesus at the last supper. what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? an auction house representative described bob dylans handwritten lyrics, worth over a million dollars, as the holy grail of lyrics. something that increases in value over time something worth a large amount of money something desired but hard to obtain

Explanation:

The Holy Grail in the Middle Ages was something knights desired but found hard to obtain. In the sentence, Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics are called "the holy grail of lyrics". The first option (increases in value over time) isn't supported by the allusion's source. The second (worth a large amount) is about the result, not the allusion's meaning. The allusion's core is about being desired yet hard to get, so the third option fits.

Answer:

something desired but hard to obtain