Question

Use the paragraph to answer the 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

offensive player, a basketball player who scores points
offensive player, a basketball player who scores points

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

Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun

Answer 1

stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy — "stonewalled" alludes to General "Stonewall" Jackson, meaning she blocked/defended successfully.