Question

review the passage. the allusion is shown in bold. right then, there were families with kids sailing around the world. they were visiting istanbul, tokyo, dubai, and the lesser known dalap - uliga - darrit in the marshall islands. some wrote books for a living, but most saved up funds in their landlubbing years, then sailed around until the money ran out. at that point, the siren song captured them and they became addicted. they returned to land only long enough to work in order to save up for the next offshore journey. from kim petersen, charting the unknown: family, fear, and one long boat ride. copyright 2010 by kim petersen. what is the effect of the allusion on the passages meaning or tone? it illustrates how expensive sailing is. it illustrates how dangerous sailing is. it illustrates how attractive sailing is.

Explanation:

In Greek mythology, sirens lured sailors with their enchanting songs. Here, the "siren song" represents the allure of sailing. People become "addicted" and return to land only to save for the next trip, showing sailing's great attractiveness.

Answer:

It illustrates how attractive sailing is.