Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Callista became the persona grata among the student body for being the first student council president to lobby the administration for early release Fridays once a month.
The Latin phrase persona grata means a fully accepted person, especially in foreign government. What is the figurative meaning of persona grata in this context?

Responses

Callista is being personified as student council president to show her power in the position.
Callista is being personified as student council president to show her power in the position. - no response given

Callista is being compared to a foreign leader in ancient times to describe her influence.
Callista is being compared to a foreign leader in ancient times to describe her influence. - no response given

Callista’s school government power as school council president is being exaggerated.
Callista’s school government power as school council president is being exaggerated. - no response given

Callista’s school government position is being compared to a foreign one.

Answer 1

The figurative meaning of persona grata in this context suggests that Callista is a fully accepted and respected member of the student body due to her efforts and advocacy as student council president. She has gained popularity and approval among her peers for her initiative to lobby for early release Fridays, indicating her positive influence and acceptance within the school community.

Given this understanding, the most fitting response from the options provided would be:

Callista is being personified as student council president to show her power in the position.