Question

Read the excerpt from "Our Hero."

Bill Wilson has been gone for many years,
adventuring with courage and with flair.
He's climbed the highest mountains in the world.
He's sailed, like Sinbad, on the wildest seas.

How does the allusion to Sinbad the Sailor contribute to the characterization of Bill Wilson?

It illustrates that Bill has been gone for many years.
It shows that Bill has done many things to make the town great.
It provides a clear picture of Bill as the town’s greatest hero.
It emphasizes Bill's bravery and exotic journeys.

Answer 1

It emphasizes Bill's bravery and exotic journeys.

The reference to Sinbad—famous for daring sea voyages and exotic adventures—casts Bill as similarly brave and globe-trotting.