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insens350 [35]
3 years ago
12

What is the meaning of the word “siren” as it used in the sentence? “ We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth - and

listen to the song of the siren till she transforms us into beasts”
A. One of two types of eel-like amphibians having small forelimbs but no hind legs.

B. A female, partly human creature in Greek mythology, known for luring sailors to their destruction through tempting song

C. An electronic device used to produce a loud warning sound.

D. A device that produces musical notes by rapidly interrupting a current of air or fluid.
English
1 answer:
kari74 [83]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

B. A female, partly human creature in Greek mythology, known for luring sailors to their destruction through tempting song.

Explanation:

Sirens are known for luring sailors to destruction, and the temptation to ignore the truth, as Paine says, will "transform us into beasts," or lead us to our destruction.

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