Question

review the passage. the allusion is shown in bold. he was eighteen and it was high time that he went, before the soil caught him and rooted him forever. a soldiers life would be far more exciting. \officer cade gaston morteau!\ smiled, imagining himself in the magnificent uniform that was waiting for him upstairs in his bedroom. in it he would be transformed, rising like a phoenix from the ashes of his former self. and he would be fighting for the noblest cause: the defense of his country. from aubrey flegg, the rainbow bridge. copyright 2004 by aubrey flegg. what is the effect of the allusion on the passages meaning or tone? it highlights gastons excitement for the future. it highlights gastons disappointment at being a soldier. it highlights gastons anxiety about the future.

Explanation:

The allusion to rising like a phoenix from the ashes implies a positive transformation. Gaston imagines a glorious future as an officer in a magnificent uniform, fighting for a noble cause. This suggests excitement rather than disappointment or anxiety.

Answer:

It highlights Gaston's excitement for the future.