Question

Our family road trip is far from perfection.
We've traveled for days in every direction.
We are driving in circles and lost in the dark.
It seems mom and dad are no "Lewis and Clark!"

This poem features a historical allusion to Lewis and Clark. Why does the author feel his parents are not like the real life duo?

Lewis and Clark always got along well with each other.
Lewis and Clark expertly navigated their expedition.
Lewis and Clark traveled for years rather than days.
Lewis and Clark traveled by foot or horse and not by car.

Answer 1

@Quinnlover

Answer 2

2

Answer 3

ok thanks

Answer 4

what else?

Answer 5

I visited with the young musician backstage before her sold-out concert. We spoke about her humble beginnings, her childhood dreams, and the surprising turn of events that brought her to the top. Listening to her tell the tale, you can't help but view it as a Cinderella story.

This paragraph from a newspaper article alludes to Cinderella. Based on this literary allusion, which choice best describes the young musician's story?

She was a poor girl who married into a royal family and became rich.
She was a simple girl whose big dreams unexpectedly came true.
She was a talented girl who worked hard and made wise choices to make it big.
She was an unhappy girl whose fairy godmother helped her reach her dream.

Answer 6

this @Quinnlover

Answer 7

2

Answer 8

ok i have more

Answer 9

Reginald wanted perfect grades,
and it almost worked out that way.
Math class was his Achilles' heel,
and he could never earn an A.

This poem makes a mythological allusion to the Greek Hero, Achilles. An Achilles' heel refers to

a difficult subject
a favorite thing
a single weakness
a surprising event

Answer 10

Hey! Next time please post your question in the correct subject :D and quinn please try to explain our answers instead of giving them directly!

Answer 11

your^

Answer 12

ok @Hayhayz

Answer 13

Thanks!

Answer 14

welcome