PLZ HELP Micky stood at the mailbox, her hands shaking with anticipation, nerves, and excitement, as she prepared to mail her application to one of the most prestigious universities in the nation. She had worked diligently her entire academic career to get to this point; she had taken the most rigorous courses in high school, from advanced chemistry to trigonometry, and aced each one. She was no Einstein, so she had put every ounce of energy into her studies. She had participated in as many extra-curricular activities as time allowed. Her effort had two purposes: to get into this college and to earn as much financial aid and as many scholarships as possible. Sometimes she felt she had the weight of the world on her shoulders, but when she received her acceptance letter, she knew it would all be worth it.

Which excerpt from the passage is an allusion to Greek mythology?
A.
with anticipation, nerves, and excitement
B.
she had put every ounce of energy into her studies
C.
had the weight of the world on her shoulders
D.
she knew it would all be worth it

C. had the weight of the world on her shoulders

Explanation:

Atlas in Greek mythology was a Titan who Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades had forced to hold up the world

C.) Had the weight of the world on her shoulders.

The expression "to carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders" comes from the Greek myth of Atlas, who was part of the second generation of the Titans, the oldest gods of Greek mythology. However, Atlas did not actually carry "the weight of the world"; instead, he carried the celestial sphere (the sky).

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explanation:

each year on march 8, international women’s day is celebrated around the globe. it’s an important opportunity to shine a spotlight on women’s involvement, contributions, and accomplishments on a range of issues from domestic violence to the role of women in the c-suite. the theme this year is “be bold for change”― a dictum that those who know me personally will acknowledge has pretty much been my mantra throughout my career on wall street, in media and most recently, in philanthropy.the empowerment of girls as leaders, who can be emboldened today to become even stronger leaders tomorrow, is an increasingly recognized imperative in our world, and it couldn’t be closer to my heart