Question

Select the best description for the statement:

He excelled at most sports, but for some reason basketball was his Achilles' heel.

(5 points)

A.Positive tone, analogy

B.Positive tone, allusion

C.Negative tone, analogy

D.Negative tone, allusion

Answer 1

Answer: The best description for the statement is d. Negative tone, allusion

According to the given statement, the narrator talks about a person who excelled in sports, but for some reason, he did not excel in basketball.

The term "Achilles Heel" means the weakness of a person.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D which gives a negative tone and also alludes to it.

So, yeah it's D: Negative tone, allusion.

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