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Read the following poem, then answer the question that follows:

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

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a single weakness is your answer.
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An Achilles' heel refers to a single weakness.
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