Of course, just as he reached the top of the stairs, he could hear the ring of the telephone from down below. what is the correct part of speech for the word ring as it is used in this sentence? verb adjective adverb noun

Which statement best describes the term symbolism? a. a writer says one thing but means something else. b. a writer compares one element to another using the words like or as. c. a writer uses an object to represent significant ideas or qualities. d. a writer emphasizes an important concept or theme.