Question

read the source of the allusion.

in classical mythology, hercules is the son of a god and possesses incredible, superhuman strength.

what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

it took a herculean effort on the part of two bystanders to move the stalled car out of traffic.

powerful

generous

Explanation:

The allusion to Hercules (who has superhuman strength) in "Herculean effort" implies a very strong or powerful attempt. Moving a stalled car requires physical strength, so "powerful" fits, while "generous" relates to giving, not strength.

Answer:

powerful