Question

review the passage. the allusion is shown in bold.
the campaign itself proved professionally fulfilling, but early on i realized that it would require my full - time focus. foreign policy would be the governors achilles heel against more seasoned candidates in the primaries and, eventually, in the general election. i knew that george bush would look to me to help answer the inevitable questions about his readiness to assume the mantle of commander in chief.
from condoleezza rice, condoleezza rice: a memoir of my extraordinary, ordinary family and me. copyright 2010 by condoleezza rice
what is the effect of the allusion on the passages meaning or tone?
it suggests that bush lacked experience in foreign policy.
it implies that bush thought foreign policy was important.
it shows that bush wanted to learn about foreign policy.

Explanation:

An allusion is a reference to a well - known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. In Greek mythology, Achilles' heel was his only vulnerable spot. By comparing foreign policy to the governor's (presumably Bush, as the context mentions George Bush) Achilles' heel, it implies that foreign policy is a weak area. This weakness would be exploited by more experienced candidates. So, it suggests that Bush lacked experience in foreign policy.

Answer:

It suggests that Bush lacked experience in foreign policy.