The word atlas comes from the name of the Greek god Atlas, who was condemned by Zeus, the ruler of the Greek gods, to bear the earth and heavens on his shoulders. Atlas is often depicted as standing with the crushing weight of the world, a globe, on his shoulders.
Which of these sentences uses atlas with the meaning suggested by its etymology?
A. The atlas noticed the open door and seized the opportunity to fly to its freedom outside.
B. Sarah struck the ball with her atlas and then prepared to play the ball when it was returned.
C. Jonas took the atlas from the bookshelf and then scanned the contents for a map of Europe.
D. The sleeves of my atlas are getting too short, so I will have to shop for a new one this weekend.
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