Question

Use the passage to answer the question.Cite evidence of an allusion to classical literature.(1 point)Responses“My name is Ali. I’m from Punjab, India, but my family and I live in Milwaukee—a city in Wisconsin.”“My name is Ali. I’m from Punjab, India, but my family and I live in Milwaukee—a city in Wisconsin.”“I’m too young to be a Romeo or Juliet.”“I’m too young to be a Romeo or Juliet.”“I like to collect items others throw away and make art from them.”“I like to collect items others throw away and make art from them.”“It’s a creature—part fox, part lion, but more the size of a medium range dog.”

Answer 1

The allusion to classical literature in the passage is found in the line, "I’m too young to be a Romeo or Juliet." This references the famous characters Romeo and Juliet from William Shakespeare's play, which explores themes of young love and the challenges that arise from it.