Question

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3 what does the phrase \iconic status\ suggest about the popularity of the popsicle?
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\over the years, epperson’s childhood invention has achieved iconic status, ranking in popularity alongside the way kleenex means a tissue.\

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4 what does the phrase \food luminaries\ illustrate about the way epperson is remembered?
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a. he is remembered as surprisingly inventing a popular food.
b. he is remembered as a famous businessman from california.
c. he is remembered as a powerful businessman from california.
d. he is remembered as significantly contributing to the world of food.

Explanation:

For question 3: The phrase "attained iconic status, meaning in for any frozen treat the way Kleenex means a tissue" shows that "Popsicle" has become a generic term that people use to refer to any similar frozen treat, just like Kleenex is used for any facial tissue. This indicates the brand name has become so widely recognized that it is synonymous with the entire product category, showing great popularity and cultural penetration.

For question 4: The phrase "local food luminaries" groups Epperson with other notable figures in food (like chocolate mogul Domingo Ghirardelli and taco inventor Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron). This means he is remembered as someone who made a significant, lasting contribution to the food world. Option A is incorrect because it focuses on the surprise of the invention, not the "luminary" recognition. Options B and C are wrong as there is no mention of him being a careless or powerful businessman.

Answer:

1. The phrase suggests that "Popsicle" has become a generic term representing all frozen treats, just as "Kleenex" is used for any tissue, showing the brand's extreme popularity and widespread recognition that it is synonymous with the entire product category.
2. D. He is remembered as significantly contributing to the world of food