Use the passage from a speech by Representative Barbara Jordan to answer the question.

Which phrase from the passage is an example of allusion?

(1 point)
Responses

“But when the document was completed. . .”
“But when the document was completed. . .”

“We, the people.”
“We, the people.”

“It’s a very eloquent beginning.”
“It’s a very eloquent beginning.”

“I have finally been included. . .”

1 answer

The phrase that is an example of allusion is:

“We, the people.”

This phrase alludes to the preamble of the United States Constitution.