Question

read this excerpt. what does the phrase \all-star, no-star\ mean in this excerpt?
a the company is known for its most famous dancer.
b everyone in the company gets a chance to perform.
c the founder of the company was a famous movie star.
d the company only hires unknown dancers.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "all - star, no - star", we analyze each option:

• Option A: If the company was known for its most famous dancer, it would be more of an "all - star (single star)" situation, not "no - star", so A is incorrect.
• Option B: "All - star, no - star" can be interpreted as a balance where everyone (all) gets a chance to perform, and there isn't just one star (no - star in the sense of no single dominant star). This fits the phrase's implication of equal opportunity to perform.
• Option C: The founder being a movie star has no direct relation to the "all - star, no - star" description of the company's performance or dancer opportunities, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: "All - star" implies there are stars, so saying the company only hires unknown dancers contradicts "all - star", so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Everyone in the company gets a chance to perform.