Read this sentence from the myth.

If mortals were light of heart, however, their minds were empty of great enterprise.

What does the figurative language in this sentence convey about mortals?

They are joyful, but often thoughtless in their treatment of others.

Mortals enjoy leisure activities and try to avoid strenuous labor.

They are carefree, yet incapable of deep thinking.

Mortals feel little emotion and focus primarily on hard work.

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Jaslyn Rasmussen

1 June, 14:13

Read this sentence from the myth.

If mortals were light of heart, however, their minds were empty of great enterprise.

What does the figurative language in this sentence convey about mortals?

They are joyful, but often thoughtless in their treatment of others.

Mortals enjoy leisure activities and try to avoid strenuous labor.

They are carefree, yet incapable of deep thinking.

Mortals feel little emotion and focus primarily on hard work.

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Ryland Villanueva · Answer 1

They are carefree, yet incapable of deep thinking.

The phrase "light of heart" refers to someone who is carefree, full of joy, and living with a sense of happiness. However, the passage also mentions that the minds of mortals are empty of anything capable of "great enterprise" which means they are not able to think deeply.