Question

My mother demanded that I clean my room before I go to the dance. A Herculean task for sure, I'm afraid I may not be going anywhere tonight.

Identify the type of allusion that was used in the passage and explain the meaning. Choose one allusion from "Work without Hope" and explain that as well

Answer 1

This passage is an allusion to Greek mythology. Specifically it is alluding to the story of Hercules

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Answer 2

Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the allusion and grasp its importance in a text. the allusion is "a herculean task for sure"