Read the source of the allusion.
In a well-known folktale, Chicken Little is accidentally hit by something and jumps to the conclusion that the sky is falling and that she must spread the news of imminent disaster.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
A. a person who greets trouble with a cheery disposition
B. a person who spreads alarming news of imminent disaster
C. a person who is slow to adapt to unexpected changes
Answer (2)
The allusion to Chicken Little indicates a person who is alarmist and prone to exaggeration about potential disasters. In the folktale, Chicken Little's misunderstanding leads her to believe the sky is falling, which reflects someone creating panic unnecessarily. Therefore, the grandfather's reaction in the sentence likens him to Chicken Little as someone who might spread unwarranted fear. ;
The allusion to Chicken Little suggests a person who spreads alarming news unnecessarily, similar to how Chicken Little incorrectly believes the sky is falling. In the context of the sentence, it implies the grandfather is being overly worried despite a clear weather forecast. The correct answer is option B: a person who spreads alarming news of imminent disaster.
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