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Mariana [72]
3 years ago
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Which is the best paraphrase of the paragraph? A.Because he was dipped in the River Styx, Achilles was thought to be immortal. U

nfortunately his mother held him by the heel, and he was weak in that area. An B.“Achilles’ heel” is a weakness that can lead to downfall. “Achilles’ heel” is a term used to describe a weak spot. The phrase comes from the story of a Greek soldier who was thought to be unbeatable—but was actually vulnerable. C.Today the phrase “Achilles’ heel” refers to a weakness that can lead to downfall. This refers to the story of a powerful Greek warrior who had been submerged in the River Styx during childhood. D.The article says, “Achilles, a powerful Greek warrior, was thought to be immortal because he had been submerged in the River Styx during infancy.” It explains the meaning of “Achilles’ heel.”
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2 answers:
pochemuha3 years ago
5 0
I think B is the answer I hop I helped u
fenix001 [56]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

B or “Achilles’ heel” is a term used to describe a weak spot. The phrase comes from the story of a Greek soldier who was thought to be unbeatable—but was actually vulnerable.

Explanation:

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