Many people have heard of Johnny Appleseed, but not everyone realizes he was the real deal, an eccentric and energetic pioneer named John Chapman. However, the authentic story can't hold a candle to the mythology of the oddball who sowed apple seeds out of sheer benevolence. Chapman was actually a savvy businessman, traipsing around the American Midwest planting seeds like they were going out of style. Good things come to those who wait, and the trees flourished like there was no tomorrow. More significantly for Chapman, they established his claim to frontier land and brought him a degree of prosperity.
Why are the analogies used in the passage ineffective in contributing to the author's message?
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They use snobbish language that is not appropriate for this subject matter.
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They carry a message that is nearly opposite of what the author intended.
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They are clichés that don't contribute depth or understanding to the passage.
Pick the answer below: They are clichés that don't contribute depth or understanding to the passage.
The correct answer is: They carry a message that is nearly opposite of what the author intended.
The analogies used in the passage portray Johnny Appleseed as someone who was not genuine in his actions, but rather a shrewd businessman. However, the author's message is to highlight the disparity between the popular perception of Johnny Appleseed as a benevolent figure who planted apple trees out of kindness and the reality that he was motivated by personal gain. The analogies, which describe him as a savvy businessman and suggest that his actions were for personal prosperity, contradict this message and are therefore ineffective in contributing to the author's intended meaning.
The answer is: They are clichés that don't contribute depth or understanding to the passage.
The analogies used in the passage are ineffective in contributing to the author's message because they are clichés that don't add depth or understanding to the passage. Analogies are meant to help clarify or enhance the reader's understanding of a concept by comparing it to something familiar. However, in this case, the analogies used (such as "hold a candle" and "going out of style") are not particularly insightful or original. They do not deepen the reader's understanding of the author's message or add any additional meaning to the passage.