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.

(1 point)
Responses

point of view
point of view

allusion
allusion

connotation
connotation

description
description

ellipsis
ellipsis

Answer 1

The author most uses the following two techniques to advance their purpose:

1. Allusion - The author references familiar aspects of superhero culture (like "kryptonite" and "spider bites") to connect with the audience’s existing knowledge of male superheroes, suggesting that female superheroes deserve a similar depth of backstory and recognition.

2. Description - The author describes the current state of female superheroes, focusing on their lack of narrative time and the issues with their portrayal, which emphasizes the need for better representation and more developed stories.

These techniques help to highlight the disparity in representation and advocate for more equal narrative space for female superheroes.