Question

In the passage "Aesop's Life," what is the effect of the anecdote about how Aesop wins his freedom?

Answer 1

Answer: It shows that cleverness is rewarded.

Explanation: Aesop was born into slavery and during the course of his life, he served Xanthus and Ladmon, two different masters, but it was Ladmon that granted him his freedom because of how smart Aesop was.

An anecdote is a short fable or entertaining story that is usually about real events that happened.

The effect of the anecdote about how Aesop gained his freedom is that It shows that cleverness is rewarded.

Answer 2

It suggests that Aesop outsmarted his master. It shows that cleverness is rewarded. It suggests that Aesop's fables were based on real events.