1. which choice describes an allusion?

Question

A. a figure of speech.
B. a sound device.
C. a part of speech.
D. an interpretation.

2. which of the following is most important in the interpretation of an allusion?
A. communicating effectively.
B. the attention of the reader.
C. understanding the reference.
D. the level of meaning.

3. which sentence includes an allusion?
A. Thomas and lee talked about the latest batman movie as they walked home from school together.
B. Katherine and her sisters liked the comic books about spider man better than other comic books about superheroes.
C. feeling like Superman, josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of before today.
D. mary decided to write an adaptation of the story of goldilocks for her writing assignment.

Answer 1

1. A. a figure of speech.
2. C. understanding the reference.
3. C. feeling like Superman, josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of before today.

Answer 2

Which connection must be made to interpret an allusion? (1 point)

• a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
• a personal connection between the author and the referenced subject matter
• a connection between what is implied and what is referred to in the text
• a personal connection between the reader and the author