Question

read the source of the allusion.
the character cinderella, from the fairy tale of the same name, transforms from a disrespected and neglected young woman to the wife of a prince.
what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
the judge frequently described her life as a cinderella story.
a life without difficulty
a dramatic gain in wealth or status

Explanation:

The source text states Cinderella transforms from a neglected young woman to a prince's wife, which is a dramatic rise in social status. The allusion "a Cinderella story" refers to this type of dramatic positive shift in wealth or status, not a life without difficulty.

Answer:

a dramatic gain in wealth or status