Question

review the passage. the allusion is shown in bold. the engineer had listened to the enthusiastic sailor developing these imaginative projects. to attack this mass of granite, even by mining, was a herculean task, and it was truly vexing that nature had not helped them in their necessity. but he answered pencroff, simply by proposing to examine the wall more attentively, from the mouth of the river to the angle which ended it to the north. from jules verne, journey to the centre of the earth. what is the effect of the allusion on the passages meaning or tone? it highlights the projects extreme difficulty. it suggests that the task is a thankless one. it highlights how important this project is.

Explanation:

The term "Herculean" alludes to the labors of Hercules, known for their extreme difficulty. In the passage, it describes the task of attacking the granite, emphasizing its great challenge.

Answer:

It highlights the project's extreme difficulty.