Question 1

Question

A) Which choice describes an allusion? (1 point)
an interpretation
a part of speech
a figure of speech
a sound device
Question 2
A) Which of the following is most important in the interpretation of an allusion? (1 point)
communicating effectively
the level of meaning
the attention of the reader
understanding the reference
Question 3
A) Which sentence includes an allusion? (1 point)
Feeling like Superman, Josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of
before today.
Thomas and Lee talked about the latest Batman movie as they walked home from school together.
Katherine and her sisters liked the comic books about Spiderman better than other comic books
about superheroes.
Mary decided to write an adaptation of the story of Goldilocks for her writing assignment.
Question 4
A) Which connection must be made to interpret an allusion? (1 point)
a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
a connection between what is implied and what is referred to in the text
a personal connection between the author and the referenced subject matter
a personal connection between the reader and the author
Question 5
A) Why might an author use an allusion in writing? (1 point)
to make the reading more difficult
to make the reading more personal
to add layers of meaning
to add a figure of speech

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1:
A) Which choice describes an allusion?
Answer: a figure of speech

Question 2:
A) Which of the following is most important in the interpretation of an allusion?
Answer: understanding the reference

Question 3:
A) Which sentence includes an allusion?
Answer: Feeling like Superman, Josiah raced around the track at a speed he did not think he was capable of before today.
(This sentence references Superman, a well-known character from comic books and movies.)

Question 4:
A) Which connection must be made to interpret an allusion?
Answer: a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text

Question 5:
A) Why might an author use an allusion in writing?
Answer: to add layers of meaning

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