Question

Read the source of the allusion.

In Greek mythology, Scylla and Charybdis were two sea monsters located on
either side of a narrow strait in the Mediterranean Sea.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Forced to choose between Scylla and Charybdis, Ronald threw up his hands in dismay-
a pair of distasteful alternatives
an incompatible couple
an evenly matched duo

Answer 1

The allusion 'Scylla and Charybdis' in the sentence means 'a pair of distasteful alternatives'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The meaning of the allusion 'Scylla and Charybdis' in the sentence is 'a pair of distasteful alternatives'.

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