“No one’s asking you to make records like the Beatles,” her dad said.

Question

What is the author’s main purpose for making a reference to the Beatles in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses

to show the father’s true age
to show the father’s true age

to describe the music Holly was playing
to describe the music Holly was playing

to emphasize that Holly is a novice guitar player
to emphasize that Holly is a novice guitar player

to foreshadow Holly’s future as a successful musician
to foreshadow Holly’s future as a successful musician

Answer 1

None of the above options accurately reflect the main purpose of the author's reference to the Beatles in this sentence. The main purpose for making a reference to the Beatles is to highlight the high standard or level of success in the music industry that Holly's father does not expect her to achieve.