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1.4.3 Test (CST): The American Revolution

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Look at the dictionary entry that follows this sentence. What is the meaning of the word "siren" as it is used in the sentence?

"We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth—and listen to the song of the siren till she transforms us into beasts."

Patrick Henry, "Speech of Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775, in the Convention of Delegates of Virginia," in American Oratory (Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1887), 15.



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The meaning of 'siren' in the sentence is a deceptive or alluring person or thing that leads others into danger or ruin.


Explanation:

Siren in the context of the sentence refers to a deceptive or alluring person or thing that leads others into danger or ruin. In this case, Patrick Henry is using the metaphor of the siren's song to warn against being misled by false promises or illusions.


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