Question

To many colonists, the promise of freedom was irresistible as a glass of lemonade on a hot day.

What does "Irresistible as a glass of lemonade on a hot day" mean?

Question 3 options:

The people were doubtful things would work out for them


The people thought liberty was a very appealing idea


People were dying from the new hot climate


People were excited over the Statue of Liberty

Answer 1

The people thought liberty was a very appealing idea

Step-by-step explanation:

Irresistible is 'too tempting to be resisted', so the second choice would be correct.

The first choice is wrong because nothing indicates doubt in the sentence in question.

The third choice is wrong because 'hot day' is merely part of a simile; nothing is being said about the climate.

The fourth choice is wrong because nothing is being said about the Statue of Liberty.

Answer 2

B) The people thought liberty was a very appealing idea

Step-by-step explanation:

Imagine how you would feel about liberty after being micromanaged down to the very religion you follow...