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FinnZ
12 days ago
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What words and phrases stand out to you in “Midas’s Zinc Touch”? Based on those words and phrases, how would you describe the au

thor’s diction? Write your response in 25 to 50 words.
English
1 answer:
seraphim [7.4K]12 days ago
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This is Greek Myth

Explanation:

  • Midas, the king wished that everything he touched would change to gold without realizing the repercussions. Consequently, he became a prisoner of his desires. He touched his daughter, turning her into a statue made of gold.
  • When he declared he wanted everything to turn to gold, God warned him. The choice of words enhances the story's uniqueness.
  • The phrase, 'I would have enjoyed the fragrances of the rose without touching them' reveals his sorrow.
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