Which BEST describes the effect of the figurative language used in this sentence from section two?

A) The use of the allusion, "The Garden of Eden" intensifies the idea that the Sacramento Valley was a delightful place; a paradise.

B) The use of the allusion, "The Garden of Eden" eliminates the fear that the Sacramento Valley was a dangerous place and sinful place.

C) The use of personification, with the words, "The Garden of Eden" intensifies the idea that the Sacramento Valley was a delightful place; a paradise.

D) The use of personification, with the words, "The Garden of Eden" eliminates the fear that the Sacramento Valley was a dangerous place and sinful place.

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Logan Fletcher

28 June, 18:14

Which BEST describes the effect of the figurative language used in this sentence from section two?

A) The use of the allusion, "The Garden of Eden" intensifies the idea that the Sacramento Valley was a delightful place; a paradise.

B) The use of the allusion, "The Garden of Eden" eliminates the fear that the Sacramento Valley was a dangerous place and sinful place.

C) The use of personification, with the words, "The Garden of Eden" intensifies the idea that the Sacramento Valley was a delightful place; a paradise.

D) The use of personification, with the words, "The Garden of Eden" eliminates the fear that the Sacramento Valley was a dangerous place and sinful place.

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Fry · Answer 1

Answer: Answer A

Explanation: Because the garden sounds like a peaceful place.

Orlando Callahan · Answer 2

A) The use of the allusion, "The Garden of Eden" intensifies the idea that the Sacramento Valley was a delightful place; a paradise.

Explanation:

In this case, making a reference to the Garden of Eden is an example of an allusion. An allusion refers to an indirect reference to a subject, person or idea of an unrelated context. In this case, the allusion is made in order to highlight the positive qualities of both the Garden of Eden and Sacramento Valley, and present both of them as delightful, peaceful places.