Question

review the passage. the allusion is shown in bold. john usually tried to play nice. but by now it had become clear that somebody had to take on this multibillion - dollar goliath, and as john bassett was wont to think: it might as well be him. were going to sue you was the next volley from lexingtons new york lawyers. bring it, john bassett said, and grabbed his two favorite tools: a legal pad and a telephone. from beth macy, factory man: how one furniture maker battled offshoring, stayed local - and helped save an american town. copyright 2014 by beth macy. what is the effect of the allusion on the passages meaning or tone? it implies that the company is popular with many people. it implies that the company is going to fail. it implies that the company is large and formidable.

Explanation:

The allusion to Goliath, a giant in the Bible, is used to describe the multibillion - dollar entity. Goliath represents a large and powerful opponent. So, it implies the company is large and formidable.

Answer:

It implies that the company is large and formidable.