Feature Read the passage: excerpt from “Finding Balance” Serena collapsed on her bed, moaning. She had been working since early that Sunday morning helping others. Because she was so busy, she had to cancel a fun outing with friends. It was now early evening and she still had her own chores to complete, not to mention a test to study for. And tomorrow, once school was done, she had promised to weed her grandmother’s garden and to make cookies for a bake sale. How would she get it all done? Serena’s mother came into the room and sat next to her on the bed, stroking her hair. “Serena,” she said softly, “You are not Atlas. It isn’t your job to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. You must learn to say no sometimes.” Question The passage contains an allusion to Atlas, the Titan who was punished by Zeus and must now hold up the sky forever. Which statement correctly explains how the allusion to Atlas affects the meaning of the story
A .It explains that Serena has taken on more than she can handle.
B.It shows that Serena believes that she is being punished.
C. It compares Serena’s strength with that of an adult.
D. It emphasizes Serena's positive feelings about helping others.