We need more female superheroes. The ones we have are rarely given the same narrative time as their male counterparts, and they are usually presented in outfits that appeal to men. I propose we create more female superheroes with their own stories, their own powers, and their own choice of outfit. Should they get equal narrative space . . . or not? Did you answer yes in a Flash? Can you quote one female superhero? Do you know her backstory like kryptonite or spider bites? If your answer is no, then it’s time for more narrative time and backstory for our female superheroes.

Question

Which techniques does the author most use to advance their purpose? Select the two correct answers.

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Responses

ellipsis
ellipsis

allusion
allusion

point of view
point of view

connotation
connotation

description

Answer 1

The author of the passage primarily uses the following techniques to advance their purpose:

1. Allusion - The author references well-known superheroes and their typical portrayals, such as mentioning "kryptonite" or "spider bites," which invokes the audience's familiarity with those stories and highlights the disparity in representation.

2. Description - The author describes the current state of female superheroes, noting their lack of narrative space and the sexualization of their outfits. This descriptive approach helps to convey the author's concerns and make a case for the need for more female superheroes with their own stories.

These techniques effectively support the author's argument for greater representation and narrative focus on female superheroes.