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Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Everyone knows that Erica is the best basketball player on the court. Even when playing casual games like Knock Out with her friends, she is unstoppable. Erica is an excellent offensive player, but she is even better at defense. At the last game, she stonewalled every shot the other team made.

Which option explains an allusion in the paragraph?

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offensive player, a basketball player who scores points
offensive player, a basketball player who scores points

Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun
Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun

Erica, the best basketball player on the court
Erica, the best basketball player on the court

stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy

Answer 1

The option that explains an allusion in the paragraph is:

**stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy**

This response references the concept of "stonewalling," which can be traced back to the nickname of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, indicating an allusion to a historical figure in a military context.