In a literary text, which of the following is a symbol?

Responses

objects or actions that represent an idea
objects or actions that represent an idea - no response given

a comparison between two unlike things using like or as
a comparison between two unlike things using like or as - no response given

the time and place in which a literary text takes place
the time and place in which a literary text takes place - no response given

the events that take place in a story or play

objects or actions that represent an idea