The sentence from the passage that features an allusion is: “Let’s teach them that the largest mass lynching in our history was of Asian, specifically Chinese, people, in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.” This sentence alludes to a historical event, referencing a specific incident in American history, namely the mass lynching of Chinese individuals in Los Angeles.
Use the passage to answer the question. Which of the following sentences from the passage features an allusion? (1 point) Responses “The question for us here, is what we can do about it.” “The question for us here, is what we can do about it.” “These are not moments in Asian American History, this is AMERICAN history.” “These are not moments in Asian American History, this is AMERICAN history.” “We must find ways to teach our children the truth about how Asian Americans have contributed to the success of this nation.” “We must find ways to teach our children the truth about how Asian Americans have contributed to the success of this nation.” “Let’s teach them that the largest mass lynching in our history was of Asian, specifically Chinese, people, in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.”
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