Meaning would be a poor word choice and you could replace it with "intention"
Stories and slices and alleys
This is a simple sentence because in its entirety it is a single clause. There are no multiple independent clauses connected or any subordinate clauses to make it compound or complex.
The answer is D apt i hope this helps
The correct option is A DESIRE FOR SOMETHING MORE.
From the excerpt given above, it can be seen that the speaker's mother had died leaving her a golden brooch. Even though the speaker cherishes the golden brooch, she is more than ready to exchange it for the rock-like courage of her mother, which she had carried to the grave. The speaker desires something more; she desires the courage of her mother.