I would go with A) A symbol is an ordinary object that takes on significance outside itself and stands for something greater.
I would think that the answer would be Brainstorming.
As we all know what brainstorming is I'd think that you'd have to brainstorm all your ideas so you can get a better look at what the subject of the essay should and will be about.
Answer: Age of allowed drivers, fatalities from driving, and different things drivers do that become "illegal" while behind the wheel :)
Explanation: hope this helps:D
Is there a name to said passage?