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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Please help me understand! I will medal and fan Mastering these dive tables has been my Achilles heel in this entire certification process. This sentence uses which of the following to communicate an idea? Allusion<< My answer Analogy Hyperbole Simile

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its not D..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think that its A or B.. cant be c or d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@icecreamman

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you write the sentence again?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Mastering these dive tables has been my Achilles heel in this entire certification process.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

simile = using like or as analogy = comparison between two things hyperbole = exaggerated statements allusion = saying something without bringing up the topic

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so an analogy would be the best choice?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not really. i think its hyperbole

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well it might not be exaggerating, I believe the reference is pointing towards the obvious side of things.. Achilles heel= weak spot... so idk

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh... i didnt think of that... lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its alright, you may be right, but I want to get this question right, and I am trying to view every possible perspective.. maybe 1 of your friends can help, as well, so I can get multiple opinions...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@OrrisTyler

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes Mr.IcrECeamMan?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

help this poor girl tyler

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes sir

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah i think it's A.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol thanks for helping this "poor girl" :/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I didn't say it but yeah np

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