Question

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. Read the excerpt from paragraph 2, then complete the sentence. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. In this sentence, Henry uses allusion to develop his claim by ...

warning the colonists that retreating at the moment was not an option.
issuing a challenge to the colonists to fight for their freedom.
explaining how it is easier to remain, but it will harm the colonist in the end.
comparing the British ships off the coast to a clear warning.

Answer 1

Henry uses allusion to explain the harm of remaining.

Step-by-step explanation:

Henry uses allusion in the sentence to develop his claim by explaining how it is easier to remain, but it will harm the colonist in the end.

The allusion to the song of the siren in Greek mythology warns the colonists of the danger of succumbing to temptation and choosing not to fight for their freedom.

By comparing the siren's song to shutting one's eyes against a painful truth, Henry emphasizes the need for the colonists to face the truth and take action.