What does a pendulum suggest to you, and what does an old man with a scythe represent? what connection might there be between these symbols and the scythe on the pendulum in this story?

I'm not sure to which story you are referring, but here's what the symbols mean. A pendulum is the part of a clock (i.e. a grandfather clock) that counts the seconds as they pass. They would symbolize the unstoppable nature of time. An old man with a scythe might represent the grim reaper or another figure of death.
Both of these symbols have to do with growing older and moving on (dying).

Hope this helps! :)

The answer would be c. logical because it is explaining how the device is tempting which makes it logical