Question

Select the best description for the statement:

He excelled at most sports, but for some reason basketball was his Achilles' heel.

Positive tone, analogy
Positive tone, allusion
Negative tone, analogy
Negative tone, allusion

Answer 1

The statement is not very positive since it reveals his weakness. An analogy is more of a comparison and an allusion is a reference to something. What do you think it is?

Answer 2

I think it could be Negative Tone, Analogy?

Answer 3

Hmm not quite. He's not really comparing his foot to something. He's actually referencing from Greek mythology in which Achilles weakness was his heel.

Answer 4

So its the lastone?

Answer 5

Yep

Answer 6

Thanks.