In this passage, the author uses the phrase "cast a long shadow" to describe the legacy of a particular historical event. This phrase is often used in a figurative sense to suggest that the event has had a lasting impact on the world. The author is employing this figurative language to create a sense of weight and significance for the event. The author’s use of this figurative language is also a way to emphasize the importance of the event for the reader. How does the phrase "cast a long shadow" contribute to the passage’s overall meaning?
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","rationale_html":"The phrase "cast a long shadow" suggests that the event has had a lasting impact on the world, which is the central idea of the passage.
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","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"emphasize the lasting impact of the event.
","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"highlight the author’s personal connection to the event.
","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"describe the physical characteristics of the event.
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