Question

Which term describes a brief reference in a text to a fictional or historical story, person, or event that readers will be familiar with?

background
allusion
narrative
connection
Answer
Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Harper had always been a curious child, wanting to know how things operated and what made them run. While watching her father install new light fixtures, she marveled at the intricacies of how electricity worked. She asked her father multiple questions to satisfy her curiosity. Harper's mother had warned her husband against answering every question as it would slow the installation process. "You're opening Pandora's box," she said.

Which of the following is the allusion?

electricity
Harper
Pandora's box
light fixtures
Answer
What should a reader do if they do not recognize the reference made by an allusion? (1 point)

Look for analogies.

Recall the definition of allusion.

Look up the word or phrase.

Use context clues.
Answer
What of the following describes the purpose of allusions? (1 point)

to provide an illustration to support the text

to provide an explanation of another text

to provide a greater context or meaning to the text

to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text
Answered by GPT 3.5
The term that describes a brief reference in a text to a fictional or historical story, person, or event that readers will be familiar with is "allusion."
Answered by GPT 3.5
The allusion in the paragraph is "Pandora's box."
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If a reader does not recognize the reference made by an allusion, they should look up the word or phrase in order to gain a better understanding.
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The purpose of allusions is to provide a greater context or meaning to the text.