Question
Everyone knows that Erica is the best basketball player on the court. Even when playing casual games like Knock Out with her friends, she is unstoppable. Erica is an excellent offensive player, but she is even better at defense. At the last game, she stonewalled every shot the other team made.
Which option explains an allusion in the paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun
Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun
stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy
stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy
Erica, the best basketball player on the court
Erica, the best basketball player on the court
offensive player, a basketball player who scores points
Which option explains an allusion in the paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun
Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun
stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy
stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy
Erica, the best basketball player on the court
Erica, the best basketball player on the court
offensive player, a basketball player who scores points
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The option that explains an allusion in the paragraph is:
**stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy**
This explanation refers to a historical or cultural connection, as "stonewall" can relate to Stonewall Jackson, a Confederate general known for his defensive tactics during the Civil War.
**stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy**
This explanation refers to a historical or cultural connection, as "stonewall" can relate to Stonewall Jackson, a Confederate general known for his defensive tactics during the Civil War.