The lions symbolize<span> Santiago's lost youth as well as his pride (a group of </span>lions<span> is called a "pride"). ... Now that Santiago is no longer young, and has lost his friends, family, and strength, he sees the </span>lions<span> only in his dreams.</span>
The answer is hyperlink because it is kind of the same thing as a URL but it is more of a page transitioner
<h2>filled with treasure, rocks, gold or some entrancing crystals that bewitch you the moment you glance at them</h2>
D: summarizes the significance