Question

Part B: Which phrase provides the best clue to the meaning of the word "thwart"?

A. "filled with a desire"
B. "imprisoned by the waves"
C. "we will go that way"
D. "does not rule the heavens"

Context: This is a commonlit assesment question about the myth of Daedalus and Icarus.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. imprisoned by waves

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Answer 2

The phrase that most adequately provides a clue or a hint regarding the meaning of the word "thwart" would be:

B). Imprisoned by the waves.

• The dictionary meaning of the word 'thwart' denotes it as an adjective which means 'unfavorable situation or across the direction of travel or length.'
• In the context of the given situation, the meaning of the word 'thwart' is conveyed through the hint 'confined by the waves' as it will lead the ship to move transversely which will produce undesired situation.
• Thus, it will prevent the person to attain the intended goal or reach the intended location successfully.

Thus, option B is the correct answer.

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