When an object is invested with a meaning beyond its immediate reference, it becomes
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a symbol
- an irony
- a subject
- an epigram
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
In literature, a 'symbol' is an object, person, or situation that has another meaning other than its literal meaning. The metaphoric or figurative meaning is deeper and represents something significant. Therefore, when an object is invested with a meaning beyond its immediate reference, it becomes a symbol.
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